WT 114 - Thermal Cutting Processes

Credits: 3
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 33
Lab Hours: 0
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Introduction to the plasma arc and oxy-fuel cutting processes. Covers process safety and theory of operation. Course includes an introduction to hands-on thermal cutting techniques in the shop setting.

Prerequisite: CSS 103 with a D or higher or concurrent enrollment.
General Education Requirements:

Fulfills Think General Education Requirement

Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Understand Oxy-Fuel cutting theory.
Demonstrate correct equipment set-up for Oxy-Fuel cutting.
Understand and practice correct Oxy-Fuel cutting safety techniques.
Make acceptable cuts using the Oxy-Fuel cutting process.
Understand Plasma Arc cutting theory.
Demonstrate correct equipment set-up for Plasma Arc cutting.
Understand and practice correct Plasma Arc cutting safety techniques.
Make acceptable cuts using the Plasma Arc cutting process.
Demonstrate use of proper welding-related terminology as applied to both Oxy-Fuel & Plasma Arc cutting processes.
PROGRAM OUTCOME: Demonstrate safe and healthy of welding practices.

Course Contents

Oxy-Fuel cutting theory.
Equipment set-up for Oxy-Fuel cutting.
Oxy-Fuel cutting safety techniques.
Cuts using the Oxy-Fuel cutting process.
Plasma Arc cutting theory.
Equipment set-up for Plasma Arc cutting.
Plasma Arc cutting safety techniques.
Cuts using the Plasma Arc cutting process.
Welding-related terminology as applied to both Oxy-Fuel & Plasma Arc cutting processes.

Instructional Units: 3