Revised 8/26

WEL 247 - Welding Layout and Fabrication I (2 CR.)

Course Description

Introduces student to project layout from shop sketches/blueprints, developing templates/patterns and the use of fabrication tools. Covers the safe operation of different types of manual metal fabrication equipment used in the industry. Examines safe and efficient use of the manual metal shear, metal roller, metal break and other fabrication. (Part I of II) Lecture 1 hour, Laboratory 3 hours, Total 4 hours per week.

General Course Purpose

The purpose of this course is to teach students basic fabrication skills and the safe and proper use of manual metal working tools to produce industry like projects.

Course Prerequisites/Corequisites

Prerequisite: WEL 150

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:

• Use blueprints and shop drawings to layout projects
• Operate manual metal fabricating equipment
• Complete assigned fabricated projects

Major Topics to Be Included

• Review of blueprint reading
• Templates and Patterns
• Operating metal shear
• Operating metal brake
• Operating metal roller
• Jig tables, clamps and other assembly tools
• Importance of plumb and square
• Correct measuring procedures