BIKE 1010 - Oxy-Fuel Welding, GMAW, Plasma and Flame Cutting, and Brazing for Bikes

Institution:

Minnesota State College Southeast

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Description:

This course will introduce the safety rules for the welding lab. This course will cover the issues with dealing with ultraviolet rays, burns, fumes, and electrical hazards. This course will also introduce the print symbols and terminology used in fabricating and welding basic joints that are commonly seen on blueprints. The student will be introduced to the four basic welding processes: gas (oxyacetylene), arc (shielded metal arc welding), MIG (gas metal arc), and TIG (gas tungsten arc) welding. The student will learn proper set up and operating procedures through classroom demonstrations. Special emphasis is placed on safety principles. Theory and operations of shielded metal arc welding equipment will also be covered. Emphasis is on safety, machine settings, and filler metals. Students will also develop a proficiency in theory and operation of shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding in flat welding position, and horizontal welding position. Students will be introduced to Oxy/Fuel and Plasma metal cutting. Students will also be introduced to metal joining using brazing. (Prerequisite: none) (3 credits: 2 lecture/1 lab)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Institution Website:

www.southeastmn.edu

Phone Number:

(507) 453-2700

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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