WELD 132B - Oxy/Fuel, Plasma and Carbon Arc-Air Cutting Operations

Credits: 3

Description
Provides classroom and laboratory instruction in oxy/fuel, plasma and CAC-A cutting applications. Topics include lay-out, base metal preparation, and machine and hand cutting operations.

Student Learning Outcomes

Identifies and describes personal protective equipment related to the welding trade, along with welding safety practices related to specific hazards or environments.
Identifies and describes oxyfuel cutting equipment and consumables. Explains how to setup, light, and shut down oxyfuel equipment; as well as how to perform various oxyfuel cutting procedures.
Explains the plasma arc cutting processes and describes plasma arc cutting equipment. Describes how to setup, safely operate, and care for plasma arc cutting equipment.
Defines air-carbon arc cutting and identifies the related equipment and consumables as well as how to setup, safely operate, and care for air-carbon arc cutting equipment.
Identifies and describes basic weld joint design and types of welds, along with how to prepare joints for welding.

Prerequisite: None