MN 233 - Welding Automation

Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 4

Prerequisites: MN 202 (C- or Higher) and EG 110 (C- or Higher) and [DR 150 (C- or Higher) or DR 258 (C- or Higher)]

Corequisites: None

College Level Prerequisites: None

Description: The introduction to welding automation exposes students to core concepts and theory behind automation practices as they are used in the industry. Students learn basic robotic programming on Fanuc welding robots along with the use of other automation equipment. Special emphasis is placed on welding joint design, setup, and the effects of welding parameters and their outcomes on welded members. Students work in small groups to solve problems as a team and complete various lab assignments. It is recommended that students have basic math skills and college level reading and writing skills prior to enrolling in this course.

Department Consent: No Consent

General Education Distribution Category Met: None