35 Week 8 Lab

This lab should be completed with gas-shielded welding and 0.045″ diameter E71T-1 wire.

WABO FCAW

Setup

Materials required are a single WABO plate, 1″ wide. The plate has a 1/4″ root opening with a 3/8″ backing bar. Every student gets a single 8″ length of plate; the final object must measure 6″ long.

Positions allowed are 3G and 4G.

Work

Weld multiple layers of stringer beads to fill the WABO plate.

Acceptance Criteria

• Consistent weld
• Good tie-ins
• Complete joint penetration
• Your instructor must see your fit up, root pass, and cover pass on every part!