RRIT 145 - Frog Welding

Institution:

Johnson County Community College

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Description:

Prerequisites: RRIT 123 and 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 repair by welding a manganese frog casting according to Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway standards. This course will involve the study of different welding and cutting processes, with emphasis on the FCAW process. Metallurgy and the effects of heat in relationship to austenitic manganese steel will be discussed. Students will be required to cut, grind, straight edge, dye penetrant test, weld and monitor heat input during the repair process on austenitic steel frog casting for evaluation in an actual laboratory setting. 1 hr. lecture, 4 hrs. lab/wk.

Credits:

3.00

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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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