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the South & West Washtenaw Consortium
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METAL PROCESSING
AND
WELDING TECHNOLOGY
(Year-AM)
Prerequisite: Grades
11-12
The Metal Processing and
Welding Technology course prepares students for employment in the welding and fabrication
industry. Skill development in the joining processes of MIG, TIG, STICK, and OXY-ACETYLENE
welding and brazing will be developed. Fabrication processes including shearing,
bending, burning, and plasma-arc cutting will be taught. Basic power tool
operation including drill press, grinding and finishing will be taught through
the development and construction of student projects. In addition, welding
metallurgy and blueprint reading will be covered. Successful completion of this
course will prepare the student for entry into industry or college for advanced
study.
Students that excel may receive articulated college credits (2 to 18 credits availible for those who qualify) from Washtenaw Community College for this class and be prepared for the AWS welding certification test.
The South & West Washtenaw Consortium is a
Certified A.W.S. (American Welding Society)
S.E.N.S.E. Training Facility
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To learn more about the field of welding,
the following links are available:
Underwater Welding Article by MIller Welding
Supplemental Training Section
MIG Welding Basics - Test Your Knowledge!
A Comprehensive MIG Guide by Delta College
Comprehensive TIG Information - PDF Format
Comprehensive STICK Welding Information
Plasma Arc Cutting - Tips For Better Cutting
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The start of another ATV Trailer by Milan High School Students.
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Every year, more woman enter the field of Welding and Fabrication. With their excellent hand/eye coordination and attention to detail, they often excel at complicated welding taskes. You Go Girl!!
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Small Wood Stove for the Deer Hunting Blind
made by a Dexter High School Student For Mr. Stockwell.
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Tree Planting Bars Project
Fabricated for the
Washtenaw County Conservation District
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T.J. Played an important role in fabricating this
Heavy Duty Lanscape Trailer.
Brad Clink is hard at work performing one of the many welds
found on this ATV Trailer Ramp (May, 2007)
Stay Tuned for the completed project!!
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This Welded and Fabricated table displays some
of the interesting work performed by Manchester Senior
Mackenzie Kennedy 
using
our programmable
PLASMA CAM CAD-CAM Machine.
Mackenzie graduated with advanced college credit for Washtenaw Community College and also qualified for a $500.00 Scholarship he earned through the William Figg Memorial Scholarship Contest.
Finished ATV/Utility Trailer - Fall 2007
