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1 ) Identify careers available in metal fabrication.
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2 ) Describe the history of metal fabrication and its impact on the industry.
Examples: history—blacksmithing, oxyfuel development, arc welding, metal inert gas MIG) welding, tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding
- impact—automated systems making jobs obsolete, reduction in number of orkers in job market
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3 ) Demonstrate safety procedures used in the metal fabrication industry.
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4 ) Explain the uses of metal fabrication tools and equipment.
Examples: tools—hacksaw, cold chisel, file, drill, chipping hammer, metal vise grips, , grinder, striker, tip cleaner, wire brush, tongs
- equipment—welding helmet, fuel valves, oxyfuel torches
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5 ) Differentiate among types of metal used in metal fabrication.
Examples: iron, aluminum, steel, tin, titanium, copper, magnesium, chromium, zinc
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6 ) Demonstrate techniques for preparing metal for fabrication.
Examples: stripping, cleaning, grinding, buffing
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7 ) Prepare an oxyfuel unit for operation.
• Explaining color-coding of oxyfuel tanks and hoses
Examples: green for oxygen, orange or black for acetylene
• Comparing shaded lenses used in oxyfuel welding and cutting
• Checking for cracks and leaks in oxyfuel hoses and regulators
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8 ) Use an oxyfuel torch, including adjusting the flame to neutral and cutting and fusing metal.
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9 ) Demonstrate procedures for using plasma arc cutting equipment.
• Describing the plasma arc cutting process
• Identifying components of plasma arc cutting equipment
• Cutting metal with a plasma arc cutter
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10 ) Analyze weld imperfections to determine corrective measures.
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11 ) Compare destructive and non-destructive weld testing methods.
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12 ) Explain the SMAW process.
• Comparing various types of welding electrodes used in SMAW
Examples: E6010, E6013, E7014
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13 ) Demonstrate procedures for adjusting and operating the SMAW machine.
• Identifying various types of weld joints
Examples: butt, lap, corner, T
• Contrasting methods of striking an arc
Examples: scratching, tapping, weaving
• Identifying types of welds
Examples: stringer, overlap, fillet
• Demonstrating techniques for flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead welding
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14 ) Cut threads in metal using a tap.
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15 ) Cut metal threads using a die.
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16 ) Explain the process of laying out and cutting sheet metal.
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17 ) Demonstrate the use of rivets in sheet metal assembly.
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