Maricopa Community Colleges  AIR181   20042-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
AIR181 20042-20086 L+L 1 Credit(s) 2 Period(s)
Electrical Soldering
Emphasis upon the safe usage of soldering equipment in the performance of soldering operations. Covers soldering terminology and soldering termination procedures. Includes soldering preparation, spool label information interpretation and solder removal procedures.
Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
AIR181   20042-20086 Electrical Soldering
1. Use soldering tools in accordance with prescribed safety guidelines. (I)
2. Identify soldering terminology. (II)
3. Prepare materials for the soldering process. (III)
4. Perform soldering operations. (IV)
5. Practice soldering termination procedures. (V)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
AIR181   20042-20086 Electrical Soldering
    I. Tool Usage
        A. Safety Concerns
        B. Tool Familiarity
        C. Solder Iron Maintenance
      II. Soldering Terminology
          A. Flux Typology
          B. Solder Spool Label Interpretation
          C. Term Definitions
        III. Soldering Preparation
            A. Tool Preparation
            B. Wire Preparation
          IV. Soldering Performance
              A. Solder Application
              B. Solder Removal
            V. Soldering Termination Procedures
                A. Turret Termination
                B. Solder Joint Formation
                  1. Cup Terminal Termination
                  2. Pierced Terminal Termination
                  3. Bifurcated Terminal Termination
                  4. Hook Terminal Termination
                  5. Terminal Lug Termination
                  6. Solder Style Contact Termination
                C. Braided Sample Metal Mesh Termination
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