Weld 204 SMAW II Open Root Pipe & Stainless Steel
Spring 2010
Instructor: James Ortiz
Office Location: RM 120
Email:
Phone:575-519-9175
Office Hours:
Course Catalog Description:
Explains open root pipe welds and provides procedures for making 1G, 2G, 5G, 6G, pipe welds
and stainless steel groove welds. Lecture with lab.
Required Text(s) and Optional Text(s): (Use complete Bibliographic citation)
Contren Learning Series Level 1 ISBN 0131025740
Contren Learning Series Level 2 ISBN 0131025813
Modules:
29111-03
29203-03
Students will do module questions at the end of these chapters for positive reinforcement in the
learning experience here at Applied Tech. Dept. Welding.
Course Instructional Objectives:
Instructor will critically inspect/critic all welds and expect the students to improve to a
proficient level what will lead to a professional level.
Key hole technique will need to be perfected.
At any time you need extra assistance notify instructor. None compliance of all tasks will
result in an I incomplete grade until all requirements are meet.
29111-03
1. Prepare shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) equipment for open-root V-groove pipe welds.
2. Identify and explain open –root welds in the:
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Flat (1G-ROTATED) position
Horizontal (2G) position
Multiple (5G) position
Multiple inclined (6G) position
29203-03
Identify and explain stainless steel metallurgy.
2. Identify and explain the selection of electrodes for welding stainless steel.
3. Identify and explain welding variations for stainless steel.
4. Prepare arc welding equipment for stainless steel welds.
5. Explain stainless steel open-root V-groove welds.
6. Perform shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) on stainless steel open-root V-grove
7. Explain stainless steel open-root V-groove pipe welds.
8. Perform shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) on stainless steel open-root V-groove pipe
welds.
SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS:
Students with disabilities in need of accommodation should register with the Special Needs
Office (JUANCB 210, Ext. 6498) at the beginning of the semester. With student permission, that
office will notify instructors of any special equipment or services a student requires.
Grading Scale:
Percentage
Letter Grade
90 – 100
80 – 89.99
70 – 79.99
60 – 69.99
0 – 59.99
A
B
C
D
F
OTHER EXPECTATIONS:
1. Attend class regularly. A student may be dropped from class when accumulated
unexcused absences exceed three absences.
2. Be on time to class. Excessive tardiness will result in a lowering of your grade.
3. Read the assigned chapters before coming to class.
4. Complete all assessments as required. Makeup work will be given at the discretion of the
instructor.
5. Cellular phones, CD players, and similar devices as well as food and or drink are
prohibited in the classroom/laboratory facilities.
6. Students are required to have and bring texts to class at all times.
7. Students are expected to act in a mature, responsible and respectful manner in the
classroom and lab.
8. Students will be required to wear proper clothing and safety equipment during lab/shop
assignments.
9. YOU are responsible for your own work. Please refer to page 60 (2007-08 WNMU
catalog) for infractions consider academic dishonesty.