I. General Information

1. Course Title:
Fabrication Design and Construction

2. Course Prefix & Number:
WELD 1120

3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:

Credits: 4

Lecture Hours: 1

Lab Hours: 6

4. Course Description:

This course is intended to utilize all content and skills learned in previous courses. Students will design and fabricate projects that meet specific requirements from start to finish. Projects may include fire rings, signs, and personal projects as approved by the instructor. To complete these projects, students will demonstrate mastery of various fabrication equipment, such as a plasma cutter, press brake, grinder, and the tools they have made in previous classes.

5. Placement Tests Required:

Accuplacer (specify test):

No placement tests required

Score:

6. Prerequisite Courses:

9. Co-requisite Courses:

There are no corequisites for this course.

II. Transfer and Articulation

III. Course Purpose

1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):

Welding & Fabrication AAS
Welding & Fabrication Diploma

IV. Learning Outcomes

1. College-Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies	Students will be able to:
Analyze and follow a sequence of operations	Identify key components and order of events to properly control weld distortion.
Apply abstract ideas to concrete situations	Apply practical knowledge to joint design and selection of proper electrode.
Utilize appropriate technology	Calculate the proper welding parameters when using a multi-process welders.

2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of the course:

• Take an idea and construct a usable 3D part model on a CAD system;
• Develop a blueprint from a 3D Model;
• Determine proper design and fit-up by building a 3D Assembly in CAD;
• Create a bill of materials for a fabrication project;
• Calculate costs associated with fabrication;
• Properly nest parts to reduce material waste;
• Operate CNC plasma cutter;
• Execute proper bending operation with a press brake;
• Establish proper clearance holes for fasteners;
• Understand the cost of Fabrication re-work;
• Demonstrate the appropriate uses of different styles of sanding abrasives; and
• Conduct a final inspection and finishing of a project.

V. Topical Outline

Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.

1. Lecture Sessions

1. Project Selection
• Market research
• Price comparison
2. Selecting the Proper Material
• Strength requirements
• Corrosion property
• Weight requirements
3. Calculating a Bill of Materials
• Lengths
• Widths
• Mounting hardware
4. Calculating Total Weight
• Navigating materials book
5. Weld Joint Design
• Sizing and strength
• Grinding
• Efficiency

2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions

1. Calculate Bill of Materials
• Locate proper material
• Proper cutting methods
2. Select Proper Equipment
• Select weld processes (SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, OAW)
• Manual fabrication
• CNC fabrication
3. Design/Construct Fixtures for Fabrication
• Blocks
• Spacers
• Repeatability
4. CNC Plasma
• Amperage and consumable selection
5. Nesting
• Export CNC file
6. Fabrication
• Cut
• Bend
• Shape
• Pre-weld assembly (Fit up)
• Tack
• Inspect
• Weld
7. Inspect