Welding Preparation, Quality, and Oxyfuel Cutting

WELD S161 Welding Preparation, Quality, and Oxyfuel Cutting

3 credits (1+4)

Introduces students to the safety requirements of oxyfuel cutting. Identifies the equipment and setup requirements, explains how to work with oxyfuel equipment. Introduces the process of cleaning and preparing all types of base metals for cutting or welding. Students learn the codes that govern welding and how to identify welding imperfections and their causes. Prerequisite: WELD S160 or instructor permission.