Automated Welding Systems - Major #8377

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The program map below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this path. It is always recommended that you meet with your pathway counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.


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


Upon completion of the program, students will:
  1. 1. Safely operate common robotic welding automation systems while performing advanced programming and welding functions.
  2. 2. Analyze the theory and skills necessary for performing advanced programming and operational tasks.
Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester

Term 1

This program will begin when our West Fresno location is up and running. To get more information about this please contact a Tech and Trades Counselor at 559-442-8273.

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 16 for corequisite for WELD 3A

WELD 3A
Welding Design and Fabrication

5 units
Effective Term: 2025 Spring Semester
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)

WELD 5A
Automated Welding

3 units
Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
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 Course

      Term 4

      8 units

      WELD 3B
      Intermediate Welding Design and Fabrication

      5 units
      Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
      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 Course

          WELD 5B
          Advanced Automated Welding and Cutting

          3 units
          Effective Term: 2024 Spring Semester
          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 Course
              Total: 16 units