GTAW Equipment ID
By Jessie Lloyd
Identify and learn more about the parts of a welding torch, cables, and a welding machine.
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.
Using Coupons in Welding Classes
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 Basics of Welding Electricity
Explore welding electricity fundamentals including electron theory, parts of a circuit, welding power sources, and types of current.
GMAW Discontinuities
In this activity, we'll examine some common discontinuities associated with GMAW welding and review ways to prevent these problems from happening.
Orthographic Projection #1
By Glenn Sokolowski
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.
Touch Sensing
By Pat Medd
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.
Weaving Terms
By cebery
Robotic welding allows welders to create more consistent and higher quality welds. But, it requires you to understand the terminology associated with its programs. Watch this module to review terminology associated with robotic arc welding and the weaving process.
GMAW Setup Guide
How to set up the GTAW welding unit
Reading the Title Block
In this activity we’ll explain what a title block is and how to read the information it holds.
Locating Features on a Drawing by Zone
Robotic Welding Instructions
The learner will gain an understanding of how a robot uses welding instructions to perform tasks. This learning activity includes video.
GTAW Setup Guide
SMAW Discontinuities
In this activity, we'll examine some common discontinuities associated with SMAW welding and review ways to prevent these problems from happening.
Introduction to 5S Practices in the Workplace
Let's explore what 5S is and how we use it in the welding workshop.
FVTC Welding Lab 360 Tour
Step inside this activity to view a 360° virtual safety tour of the FVTC Welding Labs.
Wire Feed Equipment ID (GMAW)
This module is identify parts of the GMAW wire feed equipment.
How to Use the Fillet Gage
The learner will understand how to properly use a fillet gage to measure weld size.
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.
GTAW Electrode Characteristics
In this learning module you'll become familiar with different types of GTAW electrodes.
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.
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.
Grinding Safety for Welders
The learner will...be able to safely use grinding equipment in the welding and metal fabrication shop.
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.
GMAW Process Variable Definitions
The learner will understand and be able to apply the common welding variables of the GMAW process.