Using E-7018 electrodes, students weld comer joints, groove plates in all positions and ASME and WABO performance certification tests. Students must complete all 6 credits of WLD 131 prior to enrolling in more advanced welding classes.
Prerequisites
6 credits of WLD 121.
Quarters Offered
Fall,
Winter,
Spring,
Summer
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate the following knowledge or skills:
- Passing a variety of low-hydrogen tests, to a variety of codes.
Course Content Outline
At the completion or the course, the student will display the skills to perform the following:
- Closed inside outside 90 degree corner, horizontal position with E7018 : 1/8” root, 5/32” fill on ¾”x1 ¼”x8” plate or approved substitute material.
- Closed inside outside corner joint, Vertical position
- Closed inside outside corner joint, Overhead position
- Plate, single V 30 degree bevel, with backing, horizontal position, on ¾”x4”x8” plate or approved substitute material.
- Plate, single V with backing, vertical position, on ¾”x4”x8” plate
- Plate, single V with backing, overhead position, on ¾”x4”x8” plate
- ASME ¾” plate test 2G,3G,4G
- Plate single V 22.5 degree, with backing, vertical position
- Plate single V 22.5 degree, with backing, overhead position
- WABO 3G,4G certification test (optional)