Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Grade 9 - 12, Introduction to Metal Inert Gas and Flux Cored Arc Welding, 2009
1.) Identify career opportunities in MIG and FCAW.
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2.) Demonstrate safety concepts required in MIG and FCAW.
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3.) Interpret welding symbols on blueprints.
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4.) Explain the procedure for planning and estimating materials needed to complete a metal fabrication project.
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5.) Explain the importance of metal preparation for 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
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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
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8.) Critique MIG and FCAW welds for imperfections.
• Determining corrective measures to improve welds
• Explaining weld testing methods
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9.) Explain various parts of MIG and FCAW welding machines.
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10.) Compare shades of lenses needed in MIG and FCAW welding.
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11.) Explain how tensile strength, polarity, and rate of travel affect weld quality.
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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
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