MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

WLD202  20086-20086

Construction Welding III

1.

List and describe the various types of testing positions. (I, V)

2.

Describe the procedures used in various types of metal testing. (II, V)

3.

Identify the composition of the various types of metals. (III)

4.

Describe the metals used in the tensile strength test. (IV)

5.

Draw and describe the symbols used in welding diagrams. (IV)

6.

List and describe the equipment used in gas-tungsten arc welding. (VI)

7.

Explain the complete process used in gas-tungsten arc welding including tool safety. (VI)

8.

List and describe the equipment used in gas-metal arc welding. (VII)

9.

Describe the procedures used in gas-metal arc welding processes. (VII)

10.

Explain the application of gas-metal arc welding and the type of work it would be used for. (VII)

11.

Explain the differences between gas-metal arc welding and gas-tungstenarc welding equipment, and describe the advantages of gas-tungsten arcwelding over gas-metal arc welding. (VI, VII)

MCCCD Official Course Outline:

WLD202  20086-20086

Construction Welding III

I. Testing Positions

A. Flat

B. Horizontal

C. Vertical

D. Overhead

II. Testing Procedures

A. Joint Type

B. Position of Work

C. Material Analysis

D. Testing Method

E. Allowable Tolerance

III. Metal Identification

A. Appearance

B. Weight

C. Spark Test

D. Hardness

E. Magnetism

F. Cross Sectional Break Area

IV. Test Methods

A. Guided Bend Test

B. Tensile Strength Test

C. X-Ray Examination

D. Ultrasonic Test

F. Static Load Test

V. Blueprint Symbols

A. Joint Symbol Identification

B. Weld Symbol Identification

C. Weld Location Signs

D. Weld Duration Signs

E. Detail Information

F. Material List

VI. Layout

A. Short Method

B. Templates

C. Locking Methods

D. Measurements

E. Weld Sequence

VII. Gas-Tungsten Arc Welding

A. Description of Process

1. Arc Stream

2. Shielding of Molten Metal

3. Adding of Filler Metal

B. Equipment

1. AC Machine

2. DC Machine

3. Torches

4. Tungsten Electrodes

5. Electrical System

6. Gas System

7. Water System

C. Procedures

1. Joint Design

2. Cleaning

3. Weld Backing

4. Welding Current

5. Welding Speed

6. Arc Length

7. Tungsten Electrode Diameter

8. Welding Techniques

9. Gas Flow Rate

10. Cup Sizes

11. Rod Composition

12. High-frequency Current

13. Striking the Arc

14. Fouling of the Electrode

D. Application

1. Aluminum

2. Stainless Steel

3. Magnesium

4. Carbon Steels

5. Cast Iron

6. Hard Facing

7. Copper

8. Copper Alloys

9. Tool Steel

E. Advantages

1. No Smoke

2. No Spatter

3. No Finishing of Welds

4. Weld Quality

5. Appearance

VIII. Gas/Metal/Arc Welding

A. Description of Process

1. Arc Stream

2. Shielding of Arc and Molten Puddle

3. Mechanical Adding of Filler Rod

B. Equipment

1. DC Generator

2. Transformer Rectifier

3. Wire Feeder

4. Wire Feed Gun

5. Electrical System

6. Sheilding Gas System

7. Possible Water System

C. Procedures

1. Joint Design

2. Cleaning

3. Wire Diameter

4. Voltage

5. Wire Speed Amperage

6. Welding Techniques

7. Gas Flow Rate

8. Nozzle Size

9. Drive Roll Pressure

D. Application

1. Aluminum

2. Stainless Steel

3. Carbon Steels

4. Hardfacing

5. Buildup Work

6. High-Speed Production