WLD 110 Cutting Processes (2 Credit Hours)

Class Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 3
Clinical/Work Experience Hours: 0
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
This course introduces oxy-fuel and plasma-arc cutting systems. Topics include safety, proper equipment setup, and operation of oxy-fuel and plasma-arc cutting equipment with emphasis on straight line, curve and bevel cutting. Upon completion, students should be able to oxy-fuel and plasma-arc cut metals of varying thickness.

Competencies
Student Learning Outcomes

Identify the parts and functions of an oxy-acetylene cutting torch.
Identify the parts and functions of various cutting equipment.
List the safety practices of using oxy-fuel, plasma-arc, and other cutting equipment.
Set-up and adjust cutting equipment.
Use an oxy-acetylene outfit, plasma cutting equipment, and other equipment to: a.Cut a straight marked line on various thickness steel plate. b.Cut various shapes out of carbon steel plate. c.Cut carbon steel plate to a bevel and pipe.