Welding


WELD 126
INDUSTRIAL DRAFTING (2)
Introduction to basic concepts of developing working drawings for use in industry. Emphasis on use of freehand sketching and instrument drawing of basic three-dimensional objects. Also included is basic dimensioning and pictorial drawing.

WELD 151
WELDING THEORY FOR MECHANICS (3)
Introduction to welding principles of gas and arc welding and cutting processes. Includes information in welding equipment and material, various welding techniques and proper safety procedures. Corequisite: WELD 152 or instructor's permission.

WELD 152
WELDING PROCEDURES FOR MECHANICS (5)
Practical application of welding and cutting techniques using oxyacetylene and electric arc welding equipment. Metal preparation, layout, and weldment testings included. Concurrent enrollment in WELD 151 required.

WELD 159
OXYFUEL AND GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING THEORY (4)
Theory of oxyacetylene welding, brazing, cutting and gas tungsten are welding. Included are safety practices for welding equipment operation and handling and use of compresses gases, identification of proper filler rods and base metals, types of weld joints, and procedures for weld testing. Corequisite: WELD 160 or instructor's permission

WELD 160
OXYFUEL AND GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING LAB (9)
Consists of oxyacetylene welding, brazing, cutting and gas tungsten arc welding lab exercises. Included are instruction in lab safety practices for welding equipment operation, handling and use of compressed gases, identification of proper filler rods and base metals, types of weld joints, and procedures for weld testing. Welding demonstrations and practice are on butt, lap, tee and corner joints in all positions. 

WELD 161
SHIELDED METAL-ARC WELDING (SMAW) THEORY (4)
Theory related to shielded metal arc welding safety, joint design, electrode selection, welding machine setup and welding operations in all positions. Correct procedures for air-arc cutting, and weld testing will also be covered.

WELD 162
ARC WELDING LAB (9)
Shield metal arc welding safety, machine setup and welding procedures. Shielded metal arc welding practices include welding butt, lap, tee, and corner joints in all positions. Weld testing and air carbon arc cutting will also be included. Corequisite: WELD 161 

WELD 164
M.I.G. WELDING THEORY (4)
Theory related to gas metal-arc welding (GMAW) and flux cored arc welding (FCAW); process and shop safety, machine setup, operation and troubleshooting; welding procedures and techniques; filler electrode selection and AWS weld testing.

WELD 165
GAS SHIELDED ARC WELDING LAB (6)
Welding lab consists of GMAW and FCAW as shielded arc welding instruction, practices and procedures on butt, lap, tee, and corner joints in all positions on steel. Also includes GMAW with aluminum. Corequisite: WELD 164, or permission of instructor

WELD 167
METALLURGY FOR WELDERS (4)
The study of metals relevant to welding technology. Extraction of metals from their ores, refining of metals, manufacture of metal products, mechanical, physical and chemical properties of metals and the hardening, tempering and heat treating of metals.

WELD 181
SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING (5)
Safety, setup, air carbon arc cutting, and welding in all positions using AC-DC arc welding equipment.

WELD 182
GAS METAL ARC WELDING (5)
Safety, setup, and welding in all positions using gas metal arc welding equipment.

WELD 190
COOPERATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE (1-12)
See description under COOP 190 for more information.

WELD 265
ADVANCED ARC WELDING THEORY (4)
Outlines practices and procedures to follow to prepare for Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO) certification test on plate and pipe. Included are layout procedures, cutting, fitting, inspection, physical testing, and troubleshooting of welding problems. Corequisite: WELD 266, or permission of instructor. Prerequisite: WELD 162 or permission of instructor. 

WELD 266
ADVANCED ARC WELDING LAB (9)
Practical exercises enable students to prepare for the Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO) tests. Includes shielded metal arc welding of test plates and pipe in all positions. Corequisite: WELD 265, or permission of instructor. Prerequisite: WELD 160 and 161

WELD 267
ADVANCED GAS SHIELDED ARC WELDING THEORY (4)
Outlines the procedures to follow to prepare for the Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO) tests in Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). Students receive instruction in the equipment setup, base and filler metal selection, and pipe layout and fitting procedures. Corequisite:WELD 268. Prerequisite: WELD 164 and 165 or permission of instructor.

WELD 269
ADVANCED FABRICATION AND WELDING THEORY (4)
Fabrication and fitting tools, setup and procedures. Correct steps to follow when designing, cost estimating, and planning a large scale welding project. Blueprint interpretation and the completion of scale drawings will also be required. Corequisite: WELD 270, or permission of instructor. Prerequisite: WELD 267.

WELD 270
ADVANCED FABRICATION AND WELDING PROCEDURE LAB (6)
Fabrication and fitting tools, setup, and procedures. Butt and tee joint will be required in the flat position using OAC, Brazing, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, and SMAW welding processes. Students will work on individual projects and/or cooperative work experience. Corequisite: WELD 269. Prerequisite: WELD 268 or instructor's permission

WELD 271
BLUEPRINT READING FOR WELDERS (4)
Fundamentals of drawing interpretation in the welding trade. Included are blueprint reading, welding symbols, fabrication techniques, identification of welds, and welding abbreviations.

WELD 285
ARC WELDING CERTIFICATION (5)
Practical exercises enable students to prepare for the Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO) certification tests in gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux cored arc welding (FCAW), and shielded metal arc welding (SMAW). Prerequisite: Prior welding experience

WELD 287
WELDING FABRICATION (5)
Fabrication and fitting tools, setup and procedures. Students have the opportunity to work on individual projects and/or cooperative work experience. Prerequisite: Prior welding experience