WELD 1154 Syllabus

Subject Code

WELD

Course Number

1154

Course Title

Plasma Cutting

Prerequisites

WELD 1000

Corequisites

Terms Offered

Offered TBD

Credit Hours

(2-3-3)

Course Description

This course provides knowledge of theory, safety practices, equipment, and techniques required for plasma cutting. Topics include safety practices, plasma torch and theory, plasma machine set up and operations, and plasma cutting techniques. Students must pay a $20 supply fee when registering for this course.

Course Outcomes

Safety Practices
Order Description
1 Identify personal safety equipment needed for plasma torch cutting.

Plasma Torch and Theory
Order          Description
    1              Define plasma torch theory.
    2              Define plasma torch parts.

Plasma Machine Set Up and Operation
Order          Description
    1              Select proper equipment, gas/air pressure, and demonstrate set up for ferrous/non-ferrous and
                    material thickness.

Plasma Cutting Techniques
Order Description
1 Execute ferrous/non-ferrous straight cuts and pattern and bevel cuts.