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COMPETENCY-BASED LEARNING MATERIAL

Sector: Metals and Engineering

Qualification Title: Shielded Metal Arc Welding NC I

Unit of Competency: Weld Carbon Steel Plates Using SMAW


Module Title:

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Performing fillet welding on carbon steel plate

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Weld Carbon Steel Plates
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ST. FRANCIS TECHNICAL INSTITUTE


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How to Use This Competency Based Learning Materials


Welcome to the module in Performing Groove Welding on Carbon
Steel Plates. This module contains training materials and activities
for you to comply.
The unit of competency Weld Carbon Steel Plates contains
knowledge, skills and attitudes essential for Shielded Metal Arc
Welding NC I.
You are required to go through a series of learning activities in
order to complete each learning outcome in the module. In each
learning outcome are information sheets, self-checks, operation sheets
and job sheets. Follow these activities on your own. If you have
questions, dont hesitate to ask your facilitator for assistance.
This module was prepared to help achieve the required competency
in Shielded Metal Arc Welding NC II.
When you have completed this module and feel confident that you
have had sufficient practice, tell your trainer that you are ready for
assessment. He will arrange an appointment with a registered
assessor to assess you. The results of your assessment will be
recorded in your competency Achievement Record.

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UNIT OF COMPETENCY :

WELD CARBON STEEL PLATES

MODULE TITLE

PERFORMING FILLET WELDING ON CARBON


STEEL PLATES

MODULE DESCRIPTOR :

This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitude


in performing fillet welding on carbon steel plates in
different positions such as 1F, 2F, 3F, & 4F

NOMINAL DURATION

92 hours

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:


Upon completion of this module the trainee/student must be able to:
LO1. Weld carbon steel plates in flat position (1F)
LO2. Weld carbon steel plates in horizontal position (2F)
LO3. Weld carbon steel plates in vertical position (3F)
LO4. Weld carbon steel plates in overhead position (4F)

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Learning Outcome # 1:

WELD CARBON STEEL


PLATES IN FLAT POSITION
(1F)

CONTENTS:
1. Preparation of base plate
2. Welding carbon steel plate in Flat position
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
1 Weld capping/ final pass not exceeding allowable tolerances specified by
welding codes/ standards on:
height of reinforcement
underfill
porosities
undercut
cracks
cold laps
2. Uniformity of bead ripples must be in accordance with welding standards.
3. Stringer or layered beads deposited in accordance with welding standards
4. Finish weldment visually acceptable in accordance with welding standards for:
spatters
arc strikes
slag
uniformity of beads

CONDITIONS:

Equipment
- GMAW Welding machine (AC/DC)
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- Welding table or jig


- Portable grinder
- Welding booth
Tools/Accessories
- Welding mask
- Steel brush
- Clear glass
- Chipping hammer
- Dark glass
Supplies/ Materials
- MIG wire
- Carbon steel plates
- Cutting grinding disk
- Shielding gases
Personal protective equipment
- Safety shoes
- Apron
- Leggings
- Safety goggles
- Gloves
Training Materials
- GMAW welding manuals
- Welding procedures specifications (WPS)
- Welding standards

ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Lecture/demonstration
Dual training
Self-pace learning

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Learning Experiences
Learning Activities

Specific Instruction

1. READ INFORMATION
SHEET NO. 1.1-1 on AWS Code

After reading INFORMATION


SHEET NO. 1.1-1 proceed to
Task Sheet 1.1-1

2. Perform Task Sheet 1.1-1


Weld Carbon Steel Plates In
Flat Position

After performing Weld Carbon


Steel Plates In Flat Position, Let
the trainer evaluate your work.

After the trainers evaluation


and approval of the plate, you
can proceed to the next LO.

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Information Sheet No. 1.1-1


Flat Position Welding
This type of welding is performed from the upper side of the joint. The face of the weld is
approximately horizontal. Flat welding is the preferred term; however, the same position is
sometimes called downhand.
Note: The axis of a weld is a line through the length of the weld, perpendicular to the cross section
at its center of gravity.

Flat Position Welding Procedures


In order to make satisfactory bead welds on a plate surface, the flare motion, tip angle, and
position of the welding flame above the molten puddle should be carefully maintained. The welding
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torch should be adjusted to give the proper type of flame for the particular metal being welded.
Narrow bead welds are made by raising and lowering the welding flare with a slight circular motion
while progressing forward. The tip should form an angle of approximately 45 degrees with the
plate surface. The flame will be pointed in the welding direction.

Flat
Position Narrow Bead Weld

To increase the depth of fusion, either increase the angle between the tip and the plate surface, or
decrease the welding speed. The size of the puddle should not be too large because this will cause
the flame to burn through the plate. A properly made bead weld, without filler rod, will be slightly
below the upper surface of the plate. A bead weld with filler rod shows a buildup on the surface.
A small puddle should be formed on the surface when making a bead weld with a welding rod. The
welding rod is inserted into the puddle and the base plate and rod are melted together. The torch
should be moved slightly from side to side to obtain good fusion. The size of the bead can be
controlled by varying the speed of welding and the amount of metal deposited from the welding
rod.
Several types of joints are used to make butt welds in the flat position.
Tack welds should be used to keep the plates aligned. The lighter sheets should be spaced to allow
for weld metal contraction and thus prevent warpage.
The following guide should be used for selecting the number of passes (fig. 11-8) in butt welding
steel plates:
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Plate thickness, in.


Number of passes
1/8 to 1/4 - 1
1/4 to 5/8 - 2
5/8 to 7/8 - 3
7/8 to 1-1/8 - 4
The position of the welding rod and torch tip in making a flat position butt joint is shown in figure
11-13. The motion of the flame should be controlled so as to melt the side walls of the plates and
enough of the welding rod to produce a puddle of the desired size. By oscillating the torch tip, a
molten puddle of a given size can be carried along the joint. This will ensure both complete
penetration and sufficient filler metal to provide some reinforcement at the weld.
Care should be taken not to overheat the molten puddle. This will result in burning the metal,
porosity, and low strength in the completed weld.

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TASK SHEET 1.1-1


Title:

Weld Carbon Steel Plates In Flat Position (1F)

Performance Objective: Should be able to perform penetration,


filling and capping to plates in flat position
Supplies/Materials :
Electrode, welding mask, clear and
dark glass, chipping hammer, steel brush, mechanical pliers
Equipment:
Welding machine (AC or AC/DC), welding table,
portable grinder, welding booth, portable oven
Steps/Procedure:
1. Wear PPE
2. Prepare the base metal.
3. Place the base metal in a flat position
4. Turn on the welding machine
5. Perform welding of carbon steel plates in flat position (1F)
6. turn off the welding machine

Assessment Method:
1. Observation
2. Examination of plates

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Performance Criteria Checklist 1.1-1


CRITERIA

YE
S

N
O

1. Deposit weld beads on plate?


2. weld plates in single pass groove joints in
flat positions
3. weld plates in multiple pass groove joints in
flat position

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SELF-CHECK NO. 1.1-1


Is your response
is satisfactory?
Direction: Answer the following questions
briefly. Compare your response to the model
answer provided. Tick on the box to indicate
whether your response is satisfactory or not
satisfactory based on your own judgment.

Not
Satisf
actor
y

Sati
sfac
tory

1. Performed lecture and demonstration


2. Trainees comprehension on the subject
3. Trainees performance on Weld carbon steel
plates in flat position
As an overall result, is your response satisfactory?
Satisfactory

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Learning Outcome # 2:

WELD CARBON STEEL


PLATES IN HORIZONTAL
POSITION (2F)

CONTENTS:
1. Preparation of base plate
2. Welding carbon steel plate in Horizontal position
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
2 Weld capping/ final pass not exceeding allowable tolerances specified by
welding codes/ standards on:
height of reinforcement
underfill
porosities
undercut
cracks
cold laps
2. Uniformity of bead ripples must be in accordance with welding standards.
3. Stringer or layered beads deposited in accordance with welding standards
4. Finish weldment visually acceptable in accordance with welding standards
for:
spatters
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arc strikes
slag
uniformity of beads

CONDITIONS:

Equipment
- GMAW Welding machine (AC/DC)
- Welding table or jig
- Portable grinder
- Welding booth
Tools/Accessories
- Welding mask
- Steel brush
- Clear glass
- Chipping hammer
- Dark glass
Supplies/ Materials
- MIG wire
- Carbon steel plates
- Cutting grinding disk
- Shielding gases
Personal protective equipment
- Safety shoes
- Apron
- Leggings
- Safety goggles
- Gloves
Training Materials
- GMAW welding manuals
- Welding procedures specifications (WPS)
- Welding standards

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ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Lecture/demonstration
Dual training
Self-pace learning

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LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Learning Activities

Specific Instruction

1. READ INFORMATION
SHEET NO. 1.2-1 on WELD

CARBON STEEL PLATES IN


HORIZONTAL POSITION (2F)
2. Perform Weld Carbon Steel
Plates In Horizontal Position

After reading INFORMATION


SHEET NO. 1.2-1 proceed to
Task Sheet 1.2-1

After performing Weld Carbon


Steel Plates In Horizontal
Position, Let the trainer evaluate
your work.
After the trainers evaluation
and approval of the plate, you
can proceed to the next LO.

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INFORMATION SHEET NO. 1.2-1


Horizontal Position Welding
Horizontal Position Weld

A fillet weld on a tee joint in the horizontal position.


In horizontal welding, the weld axis is approximately horizontal, but the weld type dictates the
complete definition. For a fillet weld, welding is performed on the upper side of an approximately
horizontal surface and against an approximately vertical surface. For a groove weld, the face of the
weld lies in an approximately vertical plane.
Butt welding in the horizontal position is a little more difficult to master than flat position. This is
due to the tendency of molten metal to flow to the lower side of the joint. The heat from the torch
rises to the upper side of the joint. The combination of these opposing factors makes it difficult to
apply a uniform deposit to this joint.
Align the plates and tack weld at both ends. The torch should move with a slight oscillation up and
down to distribute the heat equally to both sides of the joint, thereby holding the molten metal in
a plastic state. This prevents excessive flow of the metal to the lower side of the joint, and permits
faster solidification of the weld metal. A joint in horizontal position will require considerably more
practice than the previous techniques. It is, however, important that the technique be mastered
before passing on to other types of weld positions.

Horizontal Butt Joint

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TASK SHEET 1.2-1


Title: Weld Carbon Steel Plates In Horizontal Position (2F)
Performance Objective: Should be able to perform penetration,
filling and capping to plates in flat position
Supplies/Materials: Electrode, welding mask, clear and dark
glass, chipping hammer, steel brush, mechanical pliers
Equipment:
Welding machine (AC or AC/DC), welding table,
portable grinder, welding booth, portable oven
Steps/Procedure:
1. Wear PPE
2. Prepare the base metal.
3. Place the base metal in a flat position
4. Turn on the welding machine
5. Perform welding of carbon steel plates in flat position
6. turn off the welding machine

Assessment Method:
1. demonstration
2. observation

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Performance Criteria Checklist 1.2-1


CRITERIA

YE
S

N
O

1. deposit weld beads on plate?


2. weld plates in single pass groove joints in
horizontal positions
3. weld plates in multiple pass groove joints in
horizontal position

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SELF-CHECK NO. 1.2-1


Is your response
is satisfactory?
Direction: Answer the following questions
briefly. Compare your response to the model
answer provided. Tick on the box to indicate
whether your response is satisfactory or not
satisfactory based on your own judgment.

Not
Satisf
actor
y

Sati
sfac
tory

1. Performed lecture and demonstration


2. Trainees comprehension on the subject
3. Trainees performance on Weld carbon
steel plates in Horizontal position
As an overall result, is your response satisfactory?
Satisfactory
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Learning Outcome # 2:

WELD CARBON STEEL


PLATES IN VERTICAL
POSITION (3F)

CONTENTS:
1. Preparation of base plate
2. Welding carbon steel plate in Horizontal position

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ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
3 Weld capping/ final pass not exceeding allowable tolerances specified by
welding codes/ standards on:
height of reinforcement
underfill
porosities
undercut
cracks
cold laps
2. Uniformity of bead ripples must be in accordance with welding standards.
3. Stringer or layered beads deposited in accordance with welding standards
4. Finish weldment visually acceptable in accordance with welding standards
for:
spatters
arc strikes
slag
uniformity of beads
CONDITIONS:

Equipment
- GMAW Welding machine (AC/DC)
- Welding table or jig
- Portable grinder
- Welding booth
Tools/Accessories
- Welding mask
- Steel brush
- Clear glass
- Chipping hammer
- Dark glass
Supplies/ Materials
- MIG wire
- Carbon steel plates
- Cutting grinding disk
- Shielding gases
Personal protective equipment
- Safety shoes
- Apron
- Leggings
- Safety goggles
- Gloves

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Training Materials
- GMAW welding manuals
- Welding procedures specifications (WPS)
- Welding standards

ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Lecture/demonstration
Dual training
Self-pace learning

LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Learning Activities
1. READ INFORMATION
SHEET NO. 1.3-1 on WELD

CARBON STEEL PLATES IN


VERTICAL POSITION (3F)
2. Perform Weld Carbon Steel
Plates In Vertical Position

Specific Instruction
After reading INFORMATION
SHEET NO. 1.3-1 proceed to
Task Sheet 1.3-1

After performing Weld Carbon


Steel Plates In Vertical Position,
Let the trainer evaluate your
work.
After the trainers evaluation
and approval of the plate, you
can proceed to the next LO.

INFORMATION SHEET NO. 1.3-1

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Vertical Position Welding


In vertical position welding, the axis of the weld is approximately vertical.
When welding is done on a vertical surface, the molten metal has a tendency to run downward and
pile up.

Vertical Weld Position

Fillet weld on a lap joint in the vertical position


The flow of metal can be controlled by pointing the flame upward at a 45 degree angle to the
plate, and holding the rod between the flame and the molten puddle (see above). The
manipulation of the torch and the filler rod keeps the metal from sagging or falling and ensures
good penetration and fusion at the joint. Both the torch and the welding rod should be oscillated to
deposit a uniform bead. The welding rod should be held slightly above the center line of the joint,
and the welding flame should sweep the molten metal across the joint to distribute it evenly.

Vertical Position Butt Joint

Butt joints welded in the vertical position should be prepared for welding in the same manner as
that required for welding in the flat position.

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es/Materials

TASK SHEET 1.3-1


Title: Weld Carbon Steel Plates In Vertical Position (3F)
Performance Objective: Should be able to perform penetration,
filling and capping to plates in flat position
:Electrode, welding mask, clear and dark glass, chipping hammer,
steel brush, mechanical pliers
Welding machine (AC or AC/DC), welding table, portable
grinder, welding booth, portable oven
Steps/Procedure:
1. Wear PPE
2. Prepare the base metal.
3. Place the base metal in a flat position
4. Turn on the welding machine
5. Perform welding of carbon steel plates in Vertical position
6. turn off the welding machine

Assessment Method:
1. demonstration
2. observation

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Performance Criteria Checklist 1.3-1


CRITERIA

YE
S

N
O

1. deposit weld beads on plate?


2. weld plates in single pass groove joints in
vertical positions
3. weld plates in multiple pass groove joints in
vertical position

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SELF-CHECK NO. 1.3-1


Is your response
is satisfactory?
Direction: Answer the following questions
briefly. Compare your response to the model
answer provided. Tick on the box to indicate
whether your response is satisfactory or not
satisfactory based on your own judgment.

Not
Satisf
actor
y

Sati
sfac
tory

1. Performed lecture and demonstration


2. Trainees comprehension on the subject
3. Trainees performance on Weld carbon
steel plates in Vertical position
As an overall result, is your response satisfactory?
Satisfactory

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Learning Outcome # 2:

WELD CARBON STEEL


PLATES IN OVERHEAD
POSITION (4F)

CONTENTS:
1. Preparation of base plate
2. Welding carbon steel plate in Horizontal position
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
4 Weld capping/ final pass not exceeding allowable tolerances specified by
welding codes/ standards on:
height of reinforcement
underfill
porosities
undercut
cracks
cold laps
2. Uniformity of bead ripples must be in accordance with welding standards.
3. Stringer or layered beads deposited in accordance with welding standards
4. Finish weldment visually acceptable in accordance with welding standards
for:
spatters
arc strikes
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slag
uniformity of beads

CONDITIONS:

Equipment
- GMAW Welding machine (AC/DC)
- Welding table or jig
- Portable grinder
- Welding booth
Tools/Accessories
- Welding mask
- Steel brush
- Clear glass
- Chipping hammer
- Dark glass
Supplies/ Materials
- MIG wire
- Carbon steel plates
- Cutting grinding disk
- Shielding gases
Personal protective equipment
- Safety shoes
- Apron
- Leggings
- Safety goggles
- Gloves
Training Materials
- GMAW welding manuals
- Welding procedures specifications (WPS)
- Welding standards

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ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Lecture/demonstration
Dual training
Self-pace learning

LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Learning Activities
1. READ INFORMATION

SHEET NO. 1.3-1 on WELD

CARBON STEEL PLATES IN


OVERHEAD POSITION (4F)
2. Perform Weld Carbon Steel
Plates In Overhead Position

Specific Instruction
After reading INFORMATION
SHEET NO. 1.3-1 proceed to
Task Sheet 1.3-1

After performing Weld Carbon


Steel Plates In Vertical Position,
Let the trainer evaluate your
work.
After the trainers evaluation
and approval of the plate, you
can proceed to the next LO.

INFORMATION SHEET NO. 1.4


Overhead Position Welding
Overhead welding is performed from the underside of a joint.
In overhead welding, the metal deposited tends to drop or sag on the plate, causing the bead to
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MODULE IN SHIELDED
METAL ARC WELDING
SMAW NCI
Weld Carbon Steel Plates
using SMAW

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have a high crown. To overcome this difficulty, the molten puddle should be kept small, and
enough filler metal should be added to obtain good fusion with some reinforcement at the bead. If
the puddle becomes too large, the flame should be removed for an instant to permit the weld
metal to freeze. When welding light sheets, the puddle size can be controlled by applying the heat
equally to the base metal and filler rod.

Overhead Position Weld

Fillet weld on a lap joint in the overhead position


The flame should be directed so as to melt both edges of the joint. Sufficient filler metal should be
added to maintain an adequate puddle with enough reinforcement. The welding flame should
support the molten metal and small welding avoid burning done from one distribute it along the
joint. Only a small puddle is required, so a rod should be used. Care should be taken to control the
heat to through the plates. This is particularly important when welding is side only.

Overhead Butt Joint

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METAL ARC WELDING
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Weld Carbon Steel Plates
using SMAW

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TASK SHEET 1.4-1


Title: Weld Carbon Steel Plates In Overhead Position (4F)
Performance Objective: Should be able to perform penetration,
filling and capping to plates in flat position
Supplies/Materials: Electrode, welding mask, clear and dark
glass, chipping hammer, steel brush, mechanical pliers
Welding machine (AC or AC/DC), welding table, portable
grinder, welding booth, portable oven
Steps/Procedure:
1. Wear PPE
2. Prepare the base metal.
3. Place the base metal in a flat position
4. Turn on the welding machine
5. Perform welding of carbon steel plates in Overhead position
6. turn off the welding machine

Assessment Method:
1. demonstration
2. observation

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TECHNICAL
INSTITUTE
KTC
QA
SYSTEM

MODULE IN SHIELDED
METAL ARC WELDING
SMAW NCI
Weld Carbon Steel Plates
using SMAW

Date Developed:
August 2012

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Performance Criteria Checklist 1.4-1


CRITERIA

YE
S

N
O

1. deposit weld beads on plate?


2. weld plates in single pass groove joints in
overhead positions
3. weld plates in multiple pass groove joints in
overhead position

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METAL ARC WELDING
SMAW NCI
Weld Carbon Steel Plates
using SMAW

Date Developed:
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SELF-CHECK NO. 1.4-1


Is your response
is satisfactory?
Direction: Answer the following questions
briefly. Compare your response to the model
answer provided. Tick on the box to indicate
whether your response is satisfactory or not
satisfactory based on your own judgment.

Not
Satisf
actor
y

Sati
sfac
tory

1. Performed lecture and demonstration


2. Trainees comprehension on the subject
3. Trainees performance on Weld carbon steel
plates in Overhead position
As an overall result, is your response satisfactory?
Satisfactory

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TECHNICAL
INSTITUTE
KTC
QA
SYSTEM

MODULE IN SHIELDED
METAL ARC WELDING
SMAW NCI
Weld Carbon Steel Plates
using SMAW

Not Satisfactory

Date Developed:
August 2012

Document No.
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ST. FRANCIS
TECHNICAL
INSTITUTE
KTC
QA
SYSTEM

MODULE IN SHIELDED
METAL ARC WELDING
SMAW NCI
Weld Carbon Steel Plates
using SMAW

Date Developed:
August 2012

Document No.
Issued by:
Page 1 of 55

Developed by:
Revision # 00

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