WEL 120 - Introduction to Welding at Reynolds Community College
Course Description
Effective: 2020-01-01
Introduces history of welding processes. Covers types of equipment, and assembly of units. Stresses welding procedures such as fusion, non-fusion, and cutting oxyacetylene. Introduces arc welding and plasma arc cutting. Emphasizes procedures in the use of tools and equipment.
Lecture 1-2 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 3-5 hours per week.
2-3 credits
Course Objectives
- Identify welding equipment and procedures
- Identify basic welding procedures
- Apply arc welding and plasma arc cutting procedures
- Apply procedures in the use of welding tools and equipment
Major Topics to be Included
- Welding history
- Welding tools and equipment and the procedure for their use
- Welding procedures (fusion, non-fusion, and cutting oxyacetylene)
- Arc welding
- Plasma arc cutting