Explore welding electricity fundamentals including electron theory, parts of a circuit, welding power sources, and types of current.

Learners view wire feed power sources ranging from 110-volt, single phase units to 460-volt, three-phase units. A description and photos of each are provided.

This module will guide you thru the use of welding coupons in the welding process.

The learner views a method to find the total complex power of a circuit in which the individual real and reactive powers are found and then added together. Several examples are shown, along with the power triangles.

Robotic welding is an increasingly popular tool used in industrial welding applications. Knowing how to program the robot is key. Explore how to improve your programming skills by using if-then-else, calls and unconditional jumps in this learning activity.

Learners read about the concepts of true power, reactive power, and apparent power, and are introduced to the power factor formula. A short quiz completes the activity.

Learners will follow general tips and tricks for improving their basic welding technique.

In this learning activity you'll gain tips for successfully completing welding assignments.

In this interactive object, learners follow steps to assemble a wire feed welding torch or gun.

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.

In this activity you'll identify several hazards in a welding environment.

The learner will gain an understanding of how a robot uses welding instructions to perform tasks. This learning activity includes video.

Step inside this activity to view a 360° virtual safety tour of the FVTC Welding Labs.

Students read an explanation of power factor in a power distribution and how it can be improved by using a power factor correction capacitor bank. A brief quiz completes the activity.

We’ll explore why everyone should reduce the waste they produce in the welding shop. We'll also demonstrate some ways to reduce waste as you work.

The learner will identify the steps and proper techniques for installing a wire spool on a welding machine.

Robotic welding is an increasingly popular tool used in industrial welding applications. Knowing how to program the robot is key. Explore how to improve your programming skills by using calls and unconditional jumps in this learning activity.

Identify and learn more about the parts of a welding torch, cables, and a welding machine.

In this interactive object, the learner reads an explanation of how various shielding gases are used in GMAW and FCAW. An exercise completes the activity.

Robotic welding is an increasingly popular tool used in industrial welding applications. Knowing how to program the robot is key. Explore how to improve your programming skills by using if-then-else, calls, unconditional jumps, and counters in this learning activity.