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I talked to a professor at school today about possibly doing a special independent study course in welding.  We have a TIG, MIG, and arc welder along with a plasma cutter. Does anyone have any suggestions on topics to cover in the course? He said if i came up with a general syllabus he would help me go through with it. I was thinking various materials and joint designs/positions with each welding process along with different stick electrodes. Basically im just looking for ideas on different things that can be done to learn more about welding in various situations. Thank you in advance
Reply:OK, how about the Pro's and Con's of each process, the applications best suited for each process, the history and development of each process. The joint designs and positions would be the same, while the materials could be specific to a process. Just tossing some things out......---- John
Reply:im sorry that i forgot to mention it would be more of a practical application/lab type class
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Reply:If you're in the educational arena, why do you create a subject heading 'Learn me some welding', that implies illiteracy?Impressions do count!This forum is seen by thousands to tens of thousands (or more)--world wide;and I dare say that many of them have a better grasp of basic English;as a second language-- than what your subject line implies.Blackbird
Reply:I go to school out in the boonies. im surrounded by hillbillies. we joke about redneck accents and redneck ways of talking. if that offends someone im sorry
Reply:I was thinking it was a joke when I saw the title. But your idea sounds as though it could help kids learn something about the trades and there is always a need of younger people in these kinds of jobs.
Reply:Originally Posted by Ridr4lfe96I go to school out in the boonies. im surrounded by hillbillies. we joke about redneck accents and redneck ways of talking. if that offends someone im sorry
Reply:idacal, unless im missing your sarcasm, i thank you for finally giving something constructive. i hope to help myself, along with some other students. learn more about welding processes. if anyone else has anything that would help me do this please share
Reply:Originally Posted by dave powelsonIf you're in the educational arena, why do you create a subject heading 'Learn me some welding', that implies illiteracy?Impressions do count!This forum is seen by thousands to tens of thousands (or more)--world wide;and I dare say that many of them have a better grasp of basic English;as a second language-- than what your subject line implies.
Reply:thank you broccoli
Reply:Another topic that is typically not covered very well is manufacturing processes. A brief explanation of how products are made. An explanation of the rolling process, cast, DOM, forge, etc,etc and the associated difficulties in joining these. Material types with pros and cons. Matching filler metals, for tensile and alloy. Basic mechanical testing that one can perform in a weld shop. Troubleshooting, in regard to evaluation of mechanical testing. It is very beneficial to be able to make a sample, test it, and then to make adjustments accordingly."Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by the rulers as useful." -- Seneca the Younger
Reply:Are there any other testing methods I am unaware of? Obviously xray and similar tests but I do not have access to such facilities. I am not too familiar with testing procedures but I have seen pictures of welds that have been cross sectioned and marked with some sort of dye to show penetration? Does anyone have any information on this?
Reply:How about briefly touching on some of the related skills like simple math for measurements, social skills for business dealings, etc. I'm not talking indepth stuff, maybe just 30 minutes to touch upon other skill areas that need to be considered IF the student has a desire to open a business. Too many votech type schools are all about the technical theory, and not enough real world knowledge.Lee TiltonSCCA F500 Pilot
Reply:Originally Posted by Ridr4lfe96Are there any other testing methods I am unaware of? Obviously xray and similar tests but I do not have access to such facilities. I am not too familiar with testing procedures but I have seen pictures of welds that have been cross sectioned and marked with some sort of dye to show penetration? Does anyone have any information on this?