Butler Community College Matthew Galbraith Science, Technology, Engineering, and Revised Spring 2015 Math Division Implemented Fall 2015
COURSE OUTLINE Gas Metal Arc Welding 2 (GMAW 2)
Course Description WE 227. Gas Metal Arc Welding 2 (GMAW 2). 4 hours credit. Prerequisite: WE 125 and WE 127 both with a C or better. This course will enable the student to develop advanced proficiency in Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW). The student will learn advanced positions, prepare for various procedural tests, and practice safety skills.
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Butler-assessed Outcomes The intention is for the student to be able to: 1. Perform code acceptable weld profiles in advanced positions 2. Identify and explain the parameters of specified GMAW procedures 3. Perform specified GMAW procedures.
Learning PACT Skills that will be developed and documented in this course Through involvement in this course, the student will develop ability in the following PACT skill area(s): Technology Skills Discipline-specific technology - Through the use of current industry standards and technology, the student will perform specific welding functions in a variety of positions with a high level of proficiency.
Major Summative Assessment Task(s) These Butler-assessed Learning Outcome(s) and the Learning PACT skill(s) will be demonstrated by: 1. Recognizing and using correct technique and equipment to perform specific weld profiles and/or procedures in advanced positions.
Skills or Competencies Actions that are essential to achieve the course outcomes: 1. Perform specified weld profiles with various filler metals and base metals in the flat position using both the GMAW and Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) processes 2. Perform specified weld profiles with various filler metals and base metals in the vertical position using both the GMAW and FCAW processes.
Learning Units I. Special welding processes A. Submerged arc welding B. Electrogas welding
WE 227 Gas Metal Arc Welding 2 (GMAW 2) 1 C. Narrow groove welding D. Arc stud welding E. Arc spot welding F. Plasma arc welding G. Underwater shielded metal arc welding H. Solid state welding I. Cold welding J. Explosion welding K. Forge welding L. Friction welding M. Friction stir welding N. Ultrasonic welding O. Other welding processes P. Electroslag welding Q. Thermite welding R. Electron beam welding S. Laser beam welding T. Self-generating oxyhydrogen gas welding U. Review of safety
II. Special ferrous welding applications A. Ferrous metals and alloys B. Medium and high carbon steels welding C. Steel alloys welding D. Chrome-molybdenum steels welding E. Nickel-based alloys F. Precoated steels welding G. Maraging steels welding H. Stainless steel I. Dissimilar ferrous metals welding J. Cast iron welding
III. Special nonferrous welding applications A. Nonferrous metals and alloys B. Aluminum C. Aluminum for welding D. Arc welding wrought aluminum E. Magnesium welding F. Die castings welding G. Copper and copper alloys H. Titanium I. Zirconium welding J. Beryllium welding K. Dissimilar metals welding L. Plastics
WE 227 Gas Metal Arc Welding 2 (GMAW 2) 2 Learning Activities Learning activities will include classroom lecture and hands-on exercises in both booth and shop.
Grade Determination The student will be graded on learning activities and assessment tasks. Grade determinants may include the following: exams, class participation, and projects.
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