NWCCD 2018-19 Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
NWCCD 2018-19 Catalog [This is an Archived Catalog.]

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WELD 2780 - Automated Welding & Cutting Processes


This course covers basic Fanuc 100iC or Panasonic programming, welding, Torchmate Computer Numeric Control (CNC) cutting system programming and operation on industry-used equipment.

Credits: 4

Instructional Method Lecture and Lab

Prerequisites:
WELD 1773 GMAW and WELD 1650 Welding Symbols and Print Design

Minimum Student Competencies
Upon completion of Weld 2780 Automated Welding & Cutting Processes, the student will:

  1. Distinguish between safe and unsafe working environments.
  2. Manipulate a robot using a teach pendant.
  3. Program a robot to produce linear moves and circular moves.
  4. Develop welding instructions to perform a specific job using the teach pendant.
  5. Construct base coordinates using a teach pendant.
  6. Create weaving parameters using a teach pendant.
  7. Prepare a welding job which contains Linear and Circular moves.
  8. Demonstrate calling up programs within a program.
  9. Perform editing functions within the CNC program.
  10. Demonstrate importing and exporting Solid Works drawings into CNC software.               
  11. Setup welding and cutting parameters for various material thickness and designs.
  12. Calibrate material and program coordinates.


Program Outcomes
Welding Technology

PO#1 Perform quality welds and cuts to industry standards.

PO#2 Apply principles of welding theory to welding practice.

PO#3 Demonstrate proper use of welding related terms.



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