Course Overview
This course introduces students to a range of topics in metal joining, primarily welding. The depth and breadth of these topics have been carefully selected to serve the needs of technologists in the manufacturing industry. The course focusses on five primary welding technologies, namely: oxyacetylene welding; shielded metal arc welding; gas metal arc welding; gas tungsten arc welding, and; resistance welding. In the lab component of the course, practical welding skills are developed in these five welding technologies. Safety management in a welding shop and safe practices during welding form an important component of the course. Reference is given to WorkSafeBC safety compliance and the ANSI Z49.1:2012 Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes – standard.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in MECH 1210
Credits
4.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe different joint types.
- Describe metallurgical aspects of different welding processes.
- Rate the weldability of metals with reference to different welding processes.
- Describe safety practices specific to each of different welding processes.
- Name the most suitable application(s) of different welding processes.
- Give an overview of the equipment associated with the five primary welding processes.
- Set up the equipment and demonstrate practical hand-eye coordination when performing each of the five primary welding processes.
- Identify the parameters that affect the quality of weld joints.
- Interpret and use welding symbols and drawings according to CSA standards.
- Describe testing and inspection of welds.
- Name and describe the different levels of welder certification.
Effective as of Winter 2021
Related Programs
Material Joining Processes (MANU 4420) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Energy
- Mechanical Engineering Technology (Mechanical Manufacturing Option)
Diploma Full-time
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