ATWD 2420 - Tool & Die Welding

Credit Hours: 3.00

Prerequisites: ATWD 1150 or related work experience

The student shall study tool and die steels, their heat treatment, tempering and chemical analysis with emphasis on filler metal selection and welding procedures used in repair and fabrication with tool and die steels. The student shall weld samples with tool and die electrodes using different welding processes.

Location: South Campus

Contact Hours: 4
Billable Contact Hours: 4

OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify and weld tool and die steels.

Objectives:

Identify tool steels.
Weld several examples of fabrication or repair of tools or dies along with the welding procedure used.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify heat treatment, tempering, and chemical analysis with emphasis on filler metal selection.

Objectives:

Demonstrate the chemical analysis, heat treatment and tempering of these steels.
Select the process and filler metal to weld the tool steels.
Prepare the welding procedure for the weld considering joint design, pre-heat, post-heat, peening, and cleaning.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.

The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.

3. The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.

The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.

The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE

Why we use welding in tool and die work.
Phase of tool and die welding. Welding procedures for tool steels. Discuss lab session and weld coupon requirements.
Begin welding procedure for tool and die welding. Study procedure when welding water hardening tool steel.
Elements and their characteristics when used in tool steel. Oil hardening tool steel.
Complete coupon using oil hardening tool steel.
Begin G.T.A.W. process.
Demonstration: G.T.A.W. process.
Begin air hardening tool steel.
Various electrodes per manufacturer.
Air hardening tool steel.

Primary Faculty
Kacir, John
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Pawlowski, Timothy
Dean
Hutchison, Donald

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088