RRIT 147 - Component Welding for Supervisors

Institution:

Johnson County Community College

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Description:

Prerequisites: Approval of the BNSF manager of engineering and maintenance training and the JCCC program assistant dean Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to describe methods and processes used to weld railroad track components. This course will introduce the student to various types of welding and cutting processes. Metallurgy and the effects of heat on rail steel and manganese frog castings will be discussed. Instructor demonstration and student hands-on experience will be provided regarding welding, cutting and grinding on rail steel, frog castings, carbon arc cutting with air (CAC-A), straight edging, temperature monitoring and dye penetrants on both rail steel and frog castings in an actual laboratory setting. 1.5 hrs. lecture, 1 hr. lab/wk.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jccc.edu

Phone Number:

(913) 469-8500

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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