Module 32: Intermediate MIG Welding (Core)

Module 32: Intermediate MIG Welding (Core)

Suggested time: 6-12 hours Level: Intermediate

Foundational Objectives

To develop knowledge of the care and maintenance of welding tools and equipment.
To establish a systematic routine for setting up a welding workstation and for putting away materials and equipment in the workplace or school setting.

Common Essential Learnings Foundational Objective

To demonstrate the operation of MIG welding equipment. (TL)

Note: Other CELs may be emphasized.

Learning Objectives	Notes
32.1 To set up equipment in a proper and safe sequence.	Demonstrate equipment set up. (TL, IL)
32.2 To show the proper flowmeter or regulator adjustment. (TL)	Demonstrate the adjustment of flowmeter or regulator. Check the type of gas.
32.3 To connect the proper shielding gas and explain its need and use.	Check the type of welding gun. Check cables.
32.4 To select and install electrode wire.
32.5 To identify metals and perform preparations and assembly tasks prior to welding. (TL, PSVS)	The student must be able to demonstrate the following steps: identify metal determine mechanical properties of metal determine physical properties of metal prepare metal for welding check ground clamp check feed rollers check contact tip and nozzle.

Learning Objectives

Notes

32.7 To operate hand tools and hand operated and power equipment. (TL)

32.8 To weld mild steel using the MIG welding process.

The student should show how he/she:

measures accurately
utilizes hammers
utilizes an anvil
utilizes metal cutting tools and equipment
performs drilling operations
performs grinding and buffing operations
performs filing operations
utilizes drills and tip cleaners
utilizes vices
utilizes clamping devices
utilizes wrenches
utilizes pliers
utilizes metal forming equipment.

Projects for oxy-acetylene and electric arc can be spot welded using the MIG welding process.

Note: For Autobody 10, welding operations on 16, 20, and 22 gauge mild steel are required.

Practical assignments: spot welds (2 hrs.) and spot weld 20 gauge (2 hrs.). (IL, CCT)

Module 33A: Advanced MIG Welding (Core)

Suggested time: 16-20 hours Level: Advanced

Foundational Objectives

To establish a systematic routine for setting up a welding workstation and for putting away materials and equipment in the workplace or school setting.
To develop effective use of tools and equipment in order to develop entry level skills in the welding trade.
To use critical evaluation skills in order to judge quality welding workmanship.

Common Essential Learnings Foundational Objectives

To use numeracy skills to estimate, measure, compute and interpret numerical data in welding. (NUM)
To analyze specific welding processes, complete practical assignments and projects, and recognize that there are different procedures required to produce completed projects and assignments. (CCT)

Note: Other CELs may be emphasized.

Learning Objectives

Notes

33.1 To set up equipment in a proper and safe sequence.

33.2 To show the proper flowmeter or regulator adjustment. (NUM)

33.3 To connect the proper shielding gas and explain its need and use.

33.4 To select and install electrode wire.

33.5 To prepare material for welding.

33.6 To perform supplementary and disassembly procedures. (CCT)

Students should:

set up equipment
adjust flowmeter or regulator
check gas type
check welding gun
check cables
check ground clamp
check feed rollers
check contact tip
check nozzle without prompting.

The student should know all of the Introductory and Intermediate MIG procedures.

Learning Objectives

Notes

33.7 To weld mild steel. (IL)

Practical assignments for MIG:

run beads - 6mm (1 hr.)
tack weld - 6mm (15 min.)
butt weld - 6mm (1 hr.)
butt bend (SIAST Level I) (2 hrs.)
lap weld (30 min.)
tack weld - 16 gauge (1 hr.)
tack weld - 18 & 20 gauge (30 min.)
lap weld - 6mm (30 min.)
lap weld - 16 & 18 gauge (30 min.)
ring-16 gauge (2 hrs.)
ring-18 gauge (2 hrs.)
ring-20 gauge (2 hrs.)
fillet tee (SIAST - Level I) (2 hrs.)
butt weld (SIAST - Level I) (1 hr.)(Downhand)
tee weld (SIAST - Level I) (1 hr.)(Downhand)
lap weld (SIAST - Level I) (1 hr.)(Downhand)
butt weld (SIAST - Level I) (1 hr.)
aluminum (SIAST - Level I) (1 hr.). (NUM)

These can be completed at this time and used again at the end as a final practical assignment.

Complete a MIG Welding Exam during or upon completion of the MIG Modules.

Module 33B: Advanced MIG Welding (Optional)

Review or repeat module 33A as required before progressing to this module at the B30 level.

Suggested time: 16 hours