WLD 155 Fabrication Procedures

Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 6
Credits: 3

Introduces shop equipment, including plate shear, press brake, hydraulic ironworker, drill press, and grinder. Review and application of the welding, layout, and fabrication processes and procedures covered in Terms 1 and 2. Includes study and practice using selected basic welding fabrication projects in a job shop environment. Also includes job search techniques.

Prerequisite: Third-term standing in the Welding /technology program; or consent of program chair.
Student Learning Outcomes:

The use of shop tools and equipment following current shop safety standards (ergonomics, lockout/tagout, PPE, SDS, and personal safety).
Demonstrate proper use of miscellaneous hand tools and non-precision measurement devices used for metal fabrication.
Demonstrate proper use and operation of powered shop tools, including band saws, drill press, belt sander, hydraulic iron worker, plate shear, and press brake.
Demonstrate safe work habits consistent with common industrial practices.
Demonstrate basic fabrication skills to produce metal products.
Write an effective job application/resume.

Content Outline

Shop Safety
- PPE
- SDS
- Personal Safety
- Hearing and eye safety
Fabrication Using Industrial Materials
- Layout
- Fit-up
- Welding
Proper Use and Maintenance of Welding Equipment
- Setup of SMAW equipment
- Setup of GMAW equipment
- Setup of GTAW equipment
- Setup of OAW equipment
- Safety Instruction
Proper Use of Fabrication Equipment
- Hydraulic iron worker
- Hydraulic plate shear
- Hydraulic press brake
- Grinders
- Drilling operations
- Horizontal and vertical band saws
- Cold saw
- Safety Instruction
Weldment Design
- Material selection
Employment
- Where to look for a job
- Preparation of application and resumes
- Personal appearance
- Interviewing