WELD 2013 INTERMEDIATE SMAW - LESSON PLANS
Instructional Resources
NCCER Welding Level 1 Trainee Guide, Paperback, 4th Edition, ISBN-13: 978-0-13-609969-3
MODULE 29101-09 – WELDING SAFETY
MODULE 29107-09 – SMAW – EQUIPMENT AND SETUP
MODULE 29109-09 – SMAW – BEADS AND FILLET WELDS
MODULE 29111-09 – SMAW – GROOVE WELDS WITH BACKING
MODULE 29112-09 – SMAW – OPEN V-GROOVE WELDS
Lincoln Electric “Arc Welding Safety” video
NCCER Welding Level 2 Trainee Guide, Paperback, 4th Edition, ISBN-13: 978-0-13-609970-3
MODULE 29201-09 – WELDING SYMBOLS
MODULE 29202-09 – READING WELDING DETAIL DRAWINGS
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o SMAW Lincoln Equipment Setup
o SMAW Complete Presentation
o SMAW Consumables (.pdf)
o SMAW Summary & Definitions
o SMAW Troubleshooting Guide
“The Complete Lincoln Electric Literature Library”
o Stick Electrode Welding Guide (C2.410)
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Other
WPS numbering
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specifications-wpss/
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o SMAW WELDING PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION
WELD 2013 INTERMEDIATE SMAW - LESSON PLANS
Materials, Equipment, and Supplies
WELD 2013 INTERMEDIATE SMAW LAB MATERIALS
LAB BASE MATERIALS CONSUMABLES
LABORATORY TECHNIQUES
WEEK (Per Student) (Per Student)
** WPS selected for final proficiency assessment
1 Review horizontal fillet welds 2F (4) 3/8" X 4 X 8 CS 3lbs. E7018
2 Practice and perform horizontal groove welds 2G (4) 1/2" X 4 X 8 CS 5lbs. E7018
3
Practice and perform vertical fillet welds 3F (4) 1/2" X 4 X 8 CS 5lbs. E7018
4
5 2lbs. E6010
Practice and perform vertical groove welds 3G (4) 3/4" X 4 X 8 CS
6 4lbs. E7018
1lb. E6010
7 Qualification plate in vertical position butt weld 3G (2) 3/4" X 4 X 8 CS
2lbs. E7018
8 (4) 3/8" X 4 X 8 CS 2lbs. E7018
9 Practice and perform overhead fillet welds 4F (4) 3/8" X 4 X 8 CS 2lbs. E7018
10 (4) 3/8" X 4 X 8 CS 2lbs. E7018
11 (4) 1/2" X 4 X 8 CS
6 lbs. E6010
12 Practice and perform overhead groove welds 4G (4) 1/2" X 4 X 8 CS
12lbs. E7018
13 (4) 1/2" X 4 X 8 CS
1lb. E6010
14 Qualification plate in groove 4G position butt weld (2) 3/4" X 4 X 8 CS
2lbs. E7018
*Proficiency Assessment -
15 Create a welding procedure specification (WPS) for N/A N/A
specific industry
WELD 2013 INTERMEDIATE SMAW - LESSON PLANS
WEEK 1
OBJECTIVE:
The objective of this week’s lesson is review welding safety and setting up equipment for SMAW
process.
LECTURE:
Syllabus
Lincoln Electric “Arc Welding Safety” video
Review MODULE 29101-09 – WELDING SAFETY
Review MODULE 29107-09 – SMAW – EQUIPMENT AND SETUP
Review SMAW Lincoln Equipment Setup (powerpoint)
** WPS selected for final proficiency assessment** Student will be assigned by the
instructor the type of weld that they will write a WPS later in the semester. They can start
researching this now. The assignment can change each semester and there will be different
ones for each student at the discretion of the instructor.
LAB: •Review horizontal fillet welds (2F) on 3/8" X 4” X 8” carbon steel plates, using 1/8 inch
electrodes (E7018).
WELD 2013 INTERMEDIATE SMAW - LESSON PLANS
WEEK 2
OBJECTIVE:
The objective of this week’s lesson is review SMAW principles, including the proper selection of
the consumables.
LECTURE:
Watch SMAW Complete Presentation (powerpoint) and discuss different weld positions
Cover SMAW Consumables (pdf) and how to read the charts for proper consumable
selection
LAB: • Practice and perform horizontal groove welds (2G) on 1/2" X 4” X 8” carbon steel plates, using
1/8 inch electrodes (E7018).
WELD 2013 INTERMEDIATE SMAW - LESSON PLANS
WEEK 3 & WEEK 4
OBJECTIVE:
The objective of this week’s lesson is to review SMAW principles for testing and practice these
principles in the weld lab, including different weld positions and multi-pass techniques.
LECTURE:
Review MODULE 29109-09 – SMAW – BEADS AND FILLET WELDS
Review for Exam #1
LAB: • Perform vertical fillet welds (3F) on 1/2" X 4” X 8” carbon steel plates, using 1/8 inch
electrodes (E7018).
WELD 2013 INTERMEDIATE SMAW - LESSON PLANS
WEEK 5
OBJECTIVE:
The objective of this week’s lesson is to assess the comprehension of the basic SMAW principles.
The lab will continue to practice different weld positions and multi-pass techniques.
LECTURE: Exam #1
LAB: • Perform vertical groove welds (3G) on 3/4" X 4” X 8” carbon steel plates, using E6010
electrodes. (No backing plate this week.)
WELD 2013 INTERMEDIATE SMAW - LESSON PLANS
WEEK 6
OBJECTIVE:
The objective of this week’s lesson is to compare the use of backing plates for groove welds.
LECTURE: • Review MODULE 29111-09 – SMAW – GROOVE WELDS WITH BACKING
LAB: • Perform vertical groove welds (3G) on 3/4" X 4” X 8” carbon steel plates, using E7018
electrodes (See Week 5.)
WEEK 7
OBJECTIVE:
The objective of this week’s lesson is to demonstrate a groove weld in an advanced position
using multi-pass welds.
LECTURE: • Review MODULE 29112-09 – SMAW – OPEN V-GROOVE WELDS
LAB: •Qualification plate: Open groove weld in the vertical position (3G) on 3/4" X 4 X 8 carbon steel
plates. Use ¼” E6010 electrodes for the root pass and 1/8” E7018 electrodes for the fill and
cover passes.
WEEK 8 (See LAB on next page)
OBJECTIVE: (See under LAB)
LECTURE:
• [Link]
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• WPS (welding procedure specification) Sample
Read the following article and discuss the WPS numbering process
[Link]
specifications-wpss/
WEEK 9 (See LAB on next page)
OBJECTIVE: (See under LAB)
LECTURE: • Review for Exam #2
WEEK 10 (See LAB on next page)
OBJECTIVE: (See under LAB)
LECTURE: Exam #2
WELD 2013 INTERMEDIATE SMAW - LESSON PLANS
WEEK 8, 9 & 10 LAB
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this week 8, 9 and 10 lesson is to demonstrate the requirements for a
WPS, review SMAW principles for testing and practice these principles in the weld lab,
including advanced (more challenging) weld positions and multi-pass techniques.
• Perform overhead fillet welds (4F) on 3/8" X 4” X 8” carbon steel plates, using 1/8 inch
electrodes (E7018).
WELD 2013 INTERMEDIATE SMAW - LESSON PLANS
WEEK 11, 12 & 13
OBJECTIVE:
The objective of this week’s lesson is review welding drawings and the reading the symbols.
They will be expected to show weld symbols on their WPS. Students will continue to practice
advanced weld positions and multi-pass techniques.
LECTURE:
Review SMAW Summary & Definitions
Review SMAW Troubleshooting Guide and discuss basic solutions for welding issues
Review MODULE 29201-09 – WELDING SYMBOLS
Review MODULE 29202-09 – READING WELDING DETAIL DRAWINGS
LAB: • Perform overhead groove welds (4G) on 1/2" X 4” X 8” carbon steel plates. Use ¼” E6010
electrodes for the root pass and 1/8” E7018 electrodes for the fill and cover passes.
WELD 2013 INTERMEDIATE SMAW - LESSON PLANS
WEEK 14
OBJECTIVE:
The objective of this week’s lesson is review SMAW principles for testing and to demonstrate
the ability to produce an advanced weld.
LECTURE:
Review for Final Exam
Review WPS (see Week #8)
LAB: • Qualification plate: Open groove weld in the overhead position (4G) on 3/4" X 4 X 8 carbon
steel plates. Use ¼” E6010 electrodes for the root pass and 1/8” E7018 electrodes for the fill and
cover passes.
WELD 2013 INTERMEDIATE SMAW - LESSON PLANS
WEEK 15
OBJECTIVE:
The objective of this week’s lesson is to test the knowledge of SMAW principles and complete a
WPS. They can continue the weld demonstration if that was not completed last week.
LECTURE: Final Exam
LAB: *Proficiency Assessment*
Submit a welding procedure specification (WPS) with the type of weld and procedure selected
at the beginning of the term.
