| Course Type | Compulsory Course |
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| Course Level | Associate Degree |
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| Year of Study | 2 |
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| Semester | Third Term (Fall) |
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| ECTS | 3 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
- |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Identifies TIG welding equipment (machine, torch, tungsten electrode, gas) and sets it up correctly.
- Explains the operating principles of TIG and submerged arc welding. Selects weldable materials and achieves a proper weld bead by selecting the appropriate welding parameters.
- Applies occupational health and safety rules for TIG and submerged arc welding.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | None |
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| Course Description | This course covers the basic principles, equipment, welding parameters, and application techniques of TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) and Submerged Arc Welding methods, both theoretically and practically. The course examines welding applications for different types of materials, the determination of appropriate welding conditions, occupational health and safety regulations, the prevention of welding defects, and quality control methods. The goal is for students to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to apply these welding methods which are widely used in the industry safely, efficiently, and in compliance with standards. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Introduction to Welding Methods: General Classification, Basic Concepts; TIG Welding, System Overview, Basic Principles |
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2nd Week |
Equipment Used in TIG Welding: Torch, Tungsten, Gases (argon, helium), Power Sources |
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3rd Week |
Equipment Used in TIG Welding: Types of Electrodes, Free Tip Length of the Electrode |
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4th Week |
TIG Welding Parameters and Applications: Current, voltage, gas flow rate, polarity, welding positions |
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5th Week |
TIG Welding Parameters and Applications: Current, voltage, gas flow rate, polarity, welding positions |
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6th Week |
Application Techniques in TIG Welding: Aluminum, stainless steel, and thin sheet metal applications |
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7th Week |
Occupational Health and Safety in TIG Welding: Protective equipment, gas safety, protection against arc light |
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8th Week |
MIDTERM EXAM |
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9th Week |
Introduction to Submerged Arc Welding: Advantages and disadvantages; principles |
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10th Week |
Equipment Used in Submerged Arc Welding: Welding fluxes and their classification |
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11th Week |
Points to Consider When Drawing a Weld Bead in Submerged Arc Welding |
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12th Week |
Materials Used in Submerged Arc Welding: Suitable material types, applications based on sheet thickness |
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13th Week |
Materials Used in Submerged Arc Welding: Suitable material types, applications based on sheet thickness |
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14th Week |
Defects and Quality Control in Submerged Arc Welding: Slag, porosity, lack of fusion; control and inspection methods |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | None |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Questions/Answers
- Case Study
- Practice
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
40 |
| Quiz |
1 |
10 |
| Total(%) |
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50 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
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50 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
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50 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
1 |
6 |
6 |
| Individual or group work |
12 |
2 |
24 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
1 |
8 |
8 |
| Course hours |
14 |
2 |
28 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
1 |
8 |
8 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
14 |
1 |
14 |
| Final exam |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Homework |
|
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| Total Work Load | 90 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 3 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 3 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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