WLD 270 Advanced Oxyacetylene Processes

Lab Hours: 6
Credits: 3

Studies safe use and care of oxyacetylene cutting and welding equipment, used for cutting, welding steel, and other ferrous alloys.

Prerequisite: Fifth-term standing in the Welding Technology program, or consent of program chair.
Differential Fee Yes
Student Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate, through the completion of assigned exercises, the use of oxyacetylene cutting and welding equipment.
Demonstrate, through the completion of assigned exercises, the use of basic layout equipment during layout and fabrication of ferrous material.
Follow Industry Layout Practices for Welding and Fabrication.
Choose the correct cutting and welding equipment for ferrous material.
Demonstrate industrial accepted work ethics and habits to be successfully employed including the use of teamwork skills, honesty, being punctual, personal appearance, keeping a positive attitude and being able to successfully interact with co-workers.

Content Outline

Industrial Safety Standards
Safe Work Habits Associated with the Operation of Oxyacetylene Welding and Cutting Equipment
- Safe Use of Appropriate PPE During Oxy Welding and Cutting Operations
- Correct Welding and Cutting Terminology
Layout Practices
- Basic Tool Identification
- Semi-Precision Measurement
Safe Set Up of Oxyacetylene Welding and Cutting Equipment
- Cylinder Safety
- Compressed Gases Used
- Regulator Operation and Safety
- Identification of Welding and Cutting Equipment
Safe Operation of Oxyacetylene Welding and Cutting Equipment
- Welding and Cutting Torch Operation
- Selecting Safe Welding and Cutting Gas Pressures
Safe Work Habits Associated with the Operation of Oxyacetylene Welding and Cutting Equipment
Basic Methods Used to Cut Steel Using a Hand-Held Torch, Circle Cutter, and Panagraph