Automated Welding Systems - Major #8377 - Certificate of Achievement

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Introduction into the setup, programming, troubleshooting and operation of welding automation using six axis welding robots.

1. Safely operate common robotic welding automation systems while performing advanced programming and welding functions.

2. Analyze the theory and skills necessary for performing advanced programming and operational tasks.

Program Map

Term 1

Elective RECOMMEND AT 130 or WELD 130 for corequisite to WELD 2A
Elective RECOMMEND WELD 2A for prerequisite to WELD 2B

Term 2

Elective

Recommend WELD 2B for prerequisite for WELD 3A

Term 3

8 units
Elective

Recommend CADD 22 for corequisite for WELD 3A

WELD 3A
Welding Design and Fabrication
Learn the fundamentals of metal fabrication. Understanding and demonstrating the various methods of constructing projects will be covered, along with understanding and developing the necessary skills to properly utilize various pieces of equipment to fabricate projects from a set of plans. As part of being a successful fabricator, learning how to adapt to changes in the manufacturing process is critical. (A, CSU)

Course Details:

  1. Prerequisite: WELD 2B
  2. Corequisite: CADD 22
  3. Advisory: DRAFT 12
    1. CSU Transfer
      WELD 5A
      Automated Welding
      This course is the first of a two-part series introducing fundamental theory and hands-on application of robotic welding automation. Emphasizes safety awareness, programming techniques, and basic gas metal arc welding. Application will consist of using six-axis robotic welding equipment. (A, CSU)

      Course Details:

      1. Prerequisite: WELD 83A
        1. CSU Transfer

          Term 4

          8 units
          WELD 3B
          Intermediate Welding Design and Fabrication
          Applying the theory and skills learned in Weld 3A, students will expand their welding and fabrication skills to build independent projects, advancing their knowledge and skills necessary to start working in the welding fabrication industry. A continuation of Welding 3A in the design, construction and finishing of welded projects. (A, CSU)

          Course Details:

          1. Prerequisite: WELD 3A
            1. CSU Transfer
              WELD 5B
              Advanced Automated Welding and Cutting
              The second of a two-part series introducing fundamental theory and hands-on application of robotic welding automation and cutting. Emphasizes safety awareness, programming techniques, and basic gas metal arc welding and plasma cutting applications using six-axis robotic welding and a 5 axis CNC plasma cutting system. (A, CSU)

              Course Details:

              1. Prerequisite: WELD 5A
                1. CSU Transfer