Bead Types Module Introduction and Assignments
This module explains the types of beads made with FCAW-G and includes FCAW-G welding assignments that you will be completing in the lab.
Objectives
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Participate in assigned fabrication projects.
- Perform safety inspections on FCAW equipment.
- Make minor external repairs as necessary to FCAW equipment.
- Set up for FCAW operations on plain carbon steel.
- Operate FCAW welding equipment.
Assignments
- View the FCAW-G Wire video.
- View the FCAW-G Beads video.
- Read the AWS-EDU-FCAW-G informational webpage.
- View the Welding Defects and Discontinuities presentation.
- Read the WEL 204 Beads Lab and be prepared to complete the assignment in the lab.
- Read the Welding Rubric and Weld/Bead Evaluation Rubric to understand how you will be graded on the welding lab.