Selecting Electrodes For Wire Feed Welding
By Dave Hoffman
In this interactive object, learners read an explanation of the electrodes used for welding with the GMAW and FCAW processes. In two matching exercises, students test their knowledge of classification and specification numbers.
Sectional Views
By Glenn Sokolowski
In this interactive object, learners examine sectional views used in engineering drawings. The sections shown are full, half, offset, aligned, revolved, and broken-out. Learners match drawings of sectional views with the names of the views.
Safety Scene - Welding Edition
By Jessie Lloyd
In this activity you'll identify several hazards in a welding environment.
Safety Scene - Grinding Edition
In this learning activity you'll recognize potential safety hazards around grinding equipment
Safe Handling and Installation of Shielding Gas Cylinders
The learner will understand proper safe handling and installation procedures for shielding gas cylinders.
Robotic Welding Instructions
By cebery
The learner will gain an understanding of how a robot uses welding instructions to perform tasks. This learning activity includes video.
Reading the Title Block
In this activity we’ll explain what a title block is and how to read the information it holds.
Print Reading: Three-Step Block
2D and 3D views used to help convey information from a drafter or designer to the welder are provided. This activity will focus on a three-step block. A short quiz to test your ability to correctly read this information follows.
Print Reading: Slotted Block
2D and 3D views used to help convey information from a drafter or designer to the welder are provided. This activity will focus on a slotted block. A short quiz to test your ability to correctly read this information follows.
Print Reading: Mounting Wedge
2D and 3D views used to help convey information from a drafter or designer to the welder are provided. This activity will focus on a mounting wedge. A short quiz to test your ability to correctly read this information follows.
Orthographic Sketching
The learner will understand how to view an object for interpretation in the standard orthographic format and then accurately sketch three orthographic views using 3rd angle projection.
Orthographic Projection #1
In this interactive and animated object, learners examine orthographic projection and the Glass Box Theory. Front, side, and top view development is demonstrated with pictorial views of each object to help develop 2D to 3D visualization skills.
Locating Features on a Drawing by Zone
Line Type Identification
Introduction to 5S Practices in the Workplace
Let's explore what 5S is and how we use it in the welding workshop.
Interpreting Thread Notes
The learner will be able to read and interpret thread notes from a print.
Interpreting Engineering Drawings: Common Abbreviations
In this interactive object, learners read the common abbreviations used in engineering drawings and then test their knowledge in three short exercises.
Improving Your Welding Technique
Learners will follow general tips and tricks for improving their basic welding technique.
How to Use the Fillet Gage
The learner will understand how to properly use a fillet gage to measure weld size.
GTAW Setup Guide
GTAW Equipment ID
Identify and learn more about the parts of a welding torch, cables, and a welding machine.
GTAW Electrode Characteristics
In this learning module you'll become familiar with different types of GTAW electrodes.
GTAW Defects and Discontinuities
In this activity, we'll examine some common discontinuities associated with GTAW welding and review ways to prevent these problems from happening.
Grinding Safety for Welders
The learner will...be able to safely use grinding equipment in the welding and metal fabrication shop.
GMAW Setup Guide
How to set up the GTAW welding unit