Courses of Study : Career Tech: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Introduction to Metal Inert Gas and Flux Cored Arc Welding
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1 ) Identify career opportunities in MIG and FCAW.

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Introduction to Metal Inert Gas and Flux Cored Arc Welding
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2 ) Demonstrate safety concepts required in MIG and FCAW.

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Introduction to Metal Inert Gas and Flux Cored Arc Welding
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3 ) Interpret welding symbols on blueprints.

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Introduction to Metal Inert Gas and Flux Cored Arc Welding
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4 ) Explain the procedure for planning and estimating materials needed to complete a metal fabrication project.

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Introduction to Metal Inert Gas and Flux Cored Arc Welding
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5 ) Explain the importance of metal preparation for welding.

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Introduction to Metal Inert Gas and Flux Cored Arc Welding
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6 ) Determine uses of tools and equipment in MIG and FCAW.

Examples: tools—hacksaw, cold chisel, file, drill, chipping hammer, metal vise grips, g grinder, striker, tip cleaner, wire brush, tongs

-  equipment—welding helmet, fuel valves, MIG welder, FCAW welder

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Introduction to Metal Inert Gas and Flux Cored Arc Welding
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7 ) Distinguish among types of metal used in MIG and FCAW.

Examples: iron, aluminum, steel, tin, titanium, copper, magnesium, chromium, zinc

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Introduction to Metal Inert Gas and Flux Cored Arc Welding
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8 ) Critique MIG and FCAW welds for imperfections.

•  Determining corrective measures to improve welds
•  Explaining weld testing methods
Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Introduction to Metal Inert Gas and Flux Cored Arc Welding
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9 ) Explain various parts of MIG and FCAW welding machines.

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Introduction to Metal Inert Gas and Flux Cored Arc Welding
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10 ) Compare shades of lenses needed in MIG and FCAW welding.

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Introduction to Metal Inert Gas and Flux Cored Arc Welding
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11 ) Explain how tensile strength, polarity, and rate of travel affect weld quality.

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Introduction to Metal Inert Gas and Flux Cored Arc Welding
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12 ) Demonstrate the use of MIG and FCAW welders.

•  Identifying various types of weld joints
Examples: butt, lap, corner, T

•  Adjusting MIG and FCAW machine settings for welding
•  Utilizing flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead welding positions
•  Identifying stringer, weave, overlap, and fillet welds