Fabrication and Layout

Catalog description

Provides on-going application of welding theory and practical applications in the use of welding/fabrication equipment, including the complete process of plate, structural, and pipe fabrication, and techniques that include oxyfuel cutting (OFC) and plasma arc cutting. Includes layout templates needed in fabrication of tanks. Practice and completion of American Welding Society (AWS) welder certification procedures and examinations. Also includes development of blueprint reading and project layout techniques. <BR>Prerequisite: WELD 192. <BR>(PCS 1.2, 3 credit hours: 1 hour lecture, 4 hours lab)