At the end of the program the student shall be able to:

1. Identify the correct polarity for the FCAW process.
2. List the advantages and disadvantages of FCAW.
3. Define the FCAW process.
4. Define metal transfer for the FCAW process.
5. Describe the three (3) modes of transfer for the FCAW process.
6. Identify the equipment used for the FCAW process.
7. Set up and operate wire feeers.
8. Know the gases used in the FCAW process.
9. Become familiar with different wires for the FCAW process.
10. Make quality welds in the four (4) positions.

• Principles of the FCAW process.
• Set up equipment and become familiar with various electrical terms.
• Become familiar with the various gases in the FCAW process.
• Set machines for different modes of transfer.
• Become familiar with different polarities.

• Become familiar with the different types of wire and feeders.
• Install drive rolls, contact tubes, liners and adapters.
• Install regulators and flow meters.

• Determine and use the correct wire for the out of position welding.
• Become familiar with self sheilding wires.
• Make welds on plate in the flat position.
• Make fillet welds in the flat position.
• Make butt welds in the flat position

• Make welds in the out of position: vertical, horizontal, and overhead positions.
• Make horizontal fillet welds, butt welds.
• Make vertical welds on lap joints and butt welds.
• Make overhead welds on butt joints, lap joints and T-joints.
• Identify various types of weld defects.

• Overhead projectors.
• Whiteboard/slider projectors.
• Handouts.
• Video Tapes.

Essentials of Welding

Author:	Raymaond J. Sacks
	Bennet Publishing Company
	Peoria, Illinois, 61615