WELD 105 - Aluminum Welding Lecture and Blueprint Reading 2

Credits: 1-3
LEC hours per week: 3
As part of the WWCC Aluminum Welding program, this course further develops students¿ knowledge and skills for the aluminum industry. The course provides in-depth instruction for different welding processes, in particular Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), and welding techniques for aluminum. Safety standards for all processes are covered.
Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or higher in WELD 104.
Corequisite(s): WELD 171.
Course Outcomes:

Identify safety essentials
- Including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Shop safety
- Equipment safety
Explain how to test for gas leaks.
Interpret blueprints and the various elements of a print
Describe the functions of a Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) machine
Describe proper set-up, safe operation, and maintenance of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) and manual plasma systems, including the major components of plasma cutting equipment, and CNC and manual bender.
Demonstrate proper assembly and break down of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) torch and parts
- nozzles (cups)
- collet body/gas lens
- collet
- cup gasket
- torch handle
- back cap
Explain specific aspects of aluminum welding, including
- aluminum metal grades and selection
- Alternating Current (AC) and Direct Current (DC) and their uses
- post-flow adjustment
- balance and cleaning agency
- back purging
Inspect and test welds.

Course Topics:

GTAW equipment, setup, operation, and safety standards
Blueprint reading
Basic metalworking processes
Flange and sheet metal welds
GTAW on plate and pipe
Inspection and testing of welds