Upon completion, students should be able to perform fillet welds with the prescribed electrodes and transfer mode in various position. WDT 166 FCAW LAB 3 Hrs. This course deals with flux-cored arc welding, equipment operations, and weld quality. Develops manual welding skills on carbon steels using flux-cored electrodes in all positions with fillet and groove welds. This course allows the student to plan, execute, and present results of individual projects in welding.
Emphasis is placed on enhancing skill attainment in the welding field.
The student will be able to demonstrate and apply competencies identified and agreed upon between the student and instructor. Emphasis is placed on pipe positions, electrode selection, joint geometry, joint preparation and fit-up. Upon completion, students should be able to identify pipe positions, electrodes, proper joint geometry, joint preparation, and fit-up in accordance with applicable code. This course provides the student with skills and practices necessary for fabricating pipe plans using butt welded fittings. Emphasis is placed on butt-welded fittings to include 45 and 90 degree angles, flanges, reducers and tees.