WD4. 264 Metallurgy for Welders
A required course for 2nd Year Welding and Fabrication Technology Program majors that provides practical metallurgy information and related information; emphasis on use and application of appropriate metallurgical principles.
Prerequisite
Prerequisite:
WD4. 246 Advanced Arc Welding (SMAW & FCAW) with a C or better or instructor approval.
Offered
Offered Spring only
Notes
Career Technical Education (CTE) Course
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Have knowledge and awareness of basic metallurgy principles and related information as included in this course. Apply appropriate metallurgical principles. Have awareness of the differential grain structure associated with a weld on low carbon steel. Have awareness of potential effects of the application of heat and or cooling on commonly welded base metals and or weld metals and or combinations. Be able to name the basic types of heat treatment and their common users and or applications. Understand the importance of correct base metals identification prior to welding or any application of heat or cooling. Be able to list the commonly used types of metals identification tests and the types of base metals that are applicable. Understand the importance of correct base metal identification prior to selection of the cutting or welding process and welding filler metal.