Safe Handling and Installation of Shielding Gas Cylinders
By Jessie Lloyd
The learner will understand proper safe handling and installation procedures for shielding gas cylinders.
Axis Modes
By cebery
The learner will gain an understanding of the modes of axis movement for successful robot programming.
The Cycloidal Gear Drive
The learner will gain an understanding of the inner workings of the cycloidal gear drive while watching a video and listening to an explanation of its features.
Avoiding Singularity
The learner will identify components of a welding robot and determine if the robot is set up correctly to avoid singularity.
Tips for Completing Welding Assignments
In this learning activity you'll gain tips for successfully completing welding assignments.
Understanding Circular Robotic Motions
The learner will learn the programming steps that are used to create circular motions with robots.
Robotic Welding Instructions
The learner will gain an understanding of how a robot uses welding instructions to perform tasks. This learning activity includes video.
Acronyms & Terminology of the SDS
Learners will understand the technical terms used in the context of the SDS to help them interpret its information.
The Strain Wave Gear Principle
The learner will understand the inner workings of the strain wave gear principle.
GTAW Electrode Characteristics
In this learning module you'll become familiar with different types of GTAW electrodes.
Successfully Completing Your Weld Test
The learner will...review the process for successfully completing a weld procedure specification for weld testing in the educational setting.
Line Type Identification
Decimals to Fractions
The Basics of Welding Electricity
Explore welding electricity fundamentals including electron theory, parts of a circuit, welding power sources, and types of current.
Appropriate Use of Welding Coupons
This module will guide you thru the use of welding coupons in the welding process.
Reading the Title Block
In this activity we’ll explain what a title block is and how to read the information it holds.
Through Arc Seam Tracking (TAST)
Robotic welding is revolutionizing welder safety, efficiency, and technique. Knowing how to program a robotic welder is key in this ever-changing industry. In this module you’ll explore what Through-Arc Seam Tracking (TAST) is, discover how it works, and see it applied on the job.
Converting Between Standard and Metric Measurements
As a welder, you'll need to know how to convert between standard and metric measurements. Try this activity to practice converting between these two measurements. A conversion chart is provided to help you complete this work.
Calling Programs from Inputs
By Pat Medd
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.
Starting a GTAW Weld Pool with Filler
By Sue Silverstein, Dave Hoffman
Students view a video that shows the correct methods for starting a GTAW weld pool and adding filler. It focuses on the two problems that many students have – adding filler too soon and angling the torch so that the filler melts prematurely on the filler rod. Note: This activity is 3.6 mb.
Touch Sensing
You’ll explore how to use Touch Sensing to do a one directional search with a Fanuc Robot and offset of the robot’s programmed path.
We’ll explore touch sense fundamentals, touch sense commands, and break down a touch sense program.
Calls and Unconditional Jumps
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.
GTAW Equipment ID
Identify and learn more about the parts of a welding torch, cables, and a welding machine.
Counting Programs
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.
SMAW Discontinuities
In this activity, we'll examine some common discontinuities associated with SMAW welding and review ways to prevent these problems from happening.