Description
This is an advanced welding course that teaches students how to set up, weld, and test selected welder qualification plates. Weld certification will be earned in the GMAW-Short Arc, and Shielded Metal Arc Processes. All welding will be done in compliance to the AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code ? Steel. Prerequisite: WELD 1050
Objectives:
? Set up GMAW welding machine for welding on ? mild steel.
? Prepare and weld 2G certification on ? mild steel plate.
? Prepare and weld 3G certification both uphill and downhill weld progression on ?? mild steel plate.
? Set up SMAW welding machine for welding with 1/8 E7018 electrode.
? Prepare and weld 3G certification uphill on mild steel 3/8 plate.
? Prepare and weld 4G certification on 3/8? mild steel plate.
? All certification plates set up per AWS D1.1 with a 45o included angle, ?? root gap.
? Test plates shall be prepared and bent to face and root bends.
? Evaluation and Approval by instructor.