FAB3080 Automated Welding

Advanced · 1 credit · TMT - Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation

Description: Students investigate and describe the operation of various manual, semi-automated and automated welding processes and systems used in fabrication industries.
Prerequisite: FAB3170: Gas Metal Arc Welding 2
Parameters: Access to a welding facility, complete with welding equipment and supplies, and to instruction from an individual with welding trade qualifications.
Supporting courses: FAB2030: Oxyfuel Welding FAB2040: Thermal Cutting FAB2060: Arc Welding 2

Outcomes The student will:

1 explain how manual, semi-automated and automated welding processes differ from one another
- 1.1 explain the difference between manual, semi-automated and automated cutting and welding processes:
- 1.2 research the use of robots in welding to determine their advantages and disadvantages
- 1.3 identify the main types of robots and describe their work envelope
- 1.4 identify the main parts of a robot and the components of a robotic welding system
2 apply knowledge of advanced welding processes to demonstrate/simulate an automated welding system
- 2.1 identify the hazards associated with specific machine and automated processes
- 2.2 describe methods that are commonly used to protect an individual from injury by an automated system such as a robot
- 2.3 describe a safety plan in case of an accident
- 2.4 describe the specialized welding techniques that are suitable for semi-automated processes; e.g., resistance welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), plasma arc cutting, laser beam welding and cutting
- 2.5 describe the use of a teach pendant in programming a robot to perform the designated task
- 2.6 demonstrate or simulate a viable production system using semi- and/or fully automated processes
3 demonstrate basic competencies
- 3.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
  - 3.1.1 communicate
  - 3.1.2 manage information
  - 3.1.3 use numbers
  - 3.1.4 think and solve problems
- 3.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
  - 3.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
  - 3.2.2 be responsible
  - 3.2.3 be adaptable
  - 3.2.4 learn continuously
  - 3.2.5 work safely
- 3.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
  - 3.3.1 work with others
  - 3.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
4 create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values
- 4.1 identify short-term and long-term goals
- 4.2 identify steps to achieve goals