WELD 1935 CNC Plasma Cutting

This course provides training using a Computer Numeric Controlled (CNC) Plasma Cutting Table to develop the skills necessary to make high quality programmed cuts on carbon steel plate. Topics include: Safety and Health in the Fabrication Shop, Computer Aided Design (CAD), Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM), and plasma cutting. The student will have the opportunity to program and cut out parts for the manufacturing sector as well as spend time making custom signs and artwork. (1 lect., 4 lab) IT

Credits

3 credits

Major Topics

• Safety and Health in the Fabrication Shop
• The CNC plasma cutting table
• 65 or 85 amp plasma cutter
• The steps to cutting a part
• Computer Aided Design (CAD) software
• Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software
• CNC cutting software

Outcomes

In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:

1. Pass the safety exam with an 80% or higher to gain admittance to the welding lab.

2. Demonstrate safe working habits while in the welding lab.

3. Demonstrate the proper technique for general maintenance and cleaning of the CNC plasma cutting table.

4. Demonstrate the proper set up, use, and shut down of the CNC plasma cutting table.

5. Demonstrate competency in the use of Computer Aided Design (CAD) software.

6. Demonstrate competency in the use of Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software.

7. Demonstrate competency in the use of CNC cutting software.

Other Information

Any information placed here must be adhered to by all instructors:

Recommended Text Book: NONE