Robotic and Laser Welding

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Program Information

Anoka Technical College offers multiple options in Welding education, including a certificate and a degree in Robotic and Laser Welding.

Also see: Advanced Certificates and Welding Pathway

Robotic and Laser Welding
Robotic and Laser Welding Degree

The Robotic and Laser Welding certificate program focuses on robot and laser safety, programming, and operation. The certificate trains students in the fundamentals of ABB, Fanuc and OTC robot programming and language. Laser welding includes the development and documentation of procedures and qualification of welds, and the calibration of equipment for welding. Laser cutting focuses on creating programs using CNC laser cutting equipment.

This certificate builds upon the other Welding programs offers at Anoka Technical College.

Prerequisites

Must successfully complete Basic Welding certificate or have instructor approval.

Prerequisites

WELD 1000, WELD 1001, WELD1002, WELD 1004, WELD 1006, WELD 1012, WELD 1014, WELD 1018, WELD 1020, and WELD 1021.

Program Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate ability to operate robots and lasers safely.
Program robotic arc welders.
Develop weld schedules and edit weld programs.
Program and cut parts using CNC laser cutting equipment.
Develop Laser welding and programs.
Document results of weld procedure and qualification tests.

Program Sequence

Third Semester		16
WELD 2006	Welding Code Interpretation	2
WELD 2100	Laser Cutting	2
WELD 2110	Laser Welding	4
WELD 2120	Welding Procedures	1
WELD 2130	Fanuc Robotics	3
WELD 2140	ABB Robotics	3
WELD 2150	OTC Robotics	3

Graduation Requirements

All Anoka Technical College students seeking an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, diploma or certification must meet the Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher. Please contact your advisor for any further program graduation requirements.

NOTE: Program plans are subject to change. Please contact your program advisor for the most current program information.

Certification

The Welding program not only provides students with a thorough background in welding and related theory, but also prepares students with the knowledge and skills need to take a national certification examination.
• American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Robotic Welding Certification (CRAW)

Transfer Opportunities

To see how this may transfer into other Anoka Technical College program or into another college, please visit:

Industry Information

Robotic and laser welding is expected to grow at a substantial rate in the coming years. Contributing factors to this growth includes demand for greater safety, improve productivity, and quality. With the combination of robotics and lasers, companies see an increased manufacturing speed, affordable materials, and better rates for their clients. This growing field will expand in many different areas including but not limited to automotive plants, machine shops, and global market.

Wage/Outlook/Advancement

Graduates of the Robotic and Laser Welding certificate program possess the skills required to obtain the highest paying jobs in the welding industry.

Wage information is available from the Minnesota Department of Education and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.

Faculty

Jay Gerdin
763-576-4055

For service during summer hours contact Enrollment Services
763-576-7710

The Anoka Technical College Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Robotic and Laser Welding is a 67-credit program designed for individuals seeking a well-rounded welding background. The Welding program consists of technical courses, specifically designed to develop exceptional welding skills utilizing the major welding processes that are vital to industry. This program will train students in fundamentals of ABB, Fanuc and OTC robot programming and language. The laser portion of this program will include development and documentation of procedures and qualification of welds, and the calibration of equipment for welding.

The degree program also offers a balance of general education courses to complement the welding courses and to provide students with opportunity to capitalize on a broad-based welding education.

Prerequisites

Some courses may require appropriate test score or completion of basic math, basic English, and/or reading courses with a “C” or better.

Program Learning Outcomes

By completing this program, students will achieve the following learning outcomes.

Students will weld to visual acceptance criteria per applicable American Welding Society standards in Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding and the Shielded Metal Arc Welding process.
Students will prepare weld joints and perform welding operations using welding symbol information.
Students will follow established procedures and policies regarding personal protective gear, shop safety and welding equipment.
Students will visually examine all work for discontinuities and defects with the knowledge of industry specification.
Students will work in a team environment and accept constructive criticism.
Students will operate safely and proficiently using Oxy-fuel, Plasma and Carbon Air Arc equipment.
Students will demonstrate the ability to weld to entry level standard per American Welding Society on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
Demonstrate ability to operate robots and lasers safely.
Program robotic and arc welders.
Develop weld schedules and edit weld programs.
Program and cut parts using CNC laser cutting equipment.
Develop laser welding and programs.
Document results of weld procedure and qualification tests.

Program Sequence

First Semester		17
WELD 1000	Blueprint I- Lecture	1
WELD 1001	Blueprint I - Lab	1
WELD 1002	Math for Welders	1
WELD 1004	Oxy-Fuel Applications	1
WELD 1006	Oxy-Fuel Processes	1
WELD 1012	Processes and Power Sources I	3
WELD 1014	Gas Tungsten Arc Welding I	3
WELD 1018	Shielded Metal Arc Welding I	3
WELD 1020	Gas Metal Arc Welding I- A	1
WELD 1021	Gas Metal Arc Welding I- B	2
Second Semester		17
WELD 1022	Blueprint ReadingII	3
WELD 1024	Metal Theory I	2
WELD 1026	Processes and Power Sources II	3
WELD 1028	Gas Tungsten Arc Welding II	3
WELD 1034	Gas Metal Arc WeldingII	3
WELD 1036	Shielded Metal Arc Welding II	3
Third Semester		18
WELD 2006	Welding Code Interpretation	2
WELD 2100	Laser Cutting	2
WELD 2110	Laser Welding	4
WELD 2120	Welding Procedures	1
WELD 2130	Fanuc Robotics	3
WELD 2140	ABB Robotics	3
WELD 2150	OTC Robotics	3
General Education/MnTC Requirements		15
Fifteen (15) general education credits of theMinnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) are required. Student is required to take:
MATH 1500	Mathematical Ideas	3
General Education/MnTC courses	12 remain credit must be taken from the MnTC	12

Graduation Requirements

NOTE: Program plans are subject to change. Please contact your program advisor for the most current program information.

Certification

American Welding Society’s (AWS) Welding Code
American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Robotic Welding Certification (CRAW)

Transfer Opportunities

To see how this may transfer into other Anoka Technical College program or into another college, please visit:

Industry Information

The diversification of the welding industry impacts virtually every industry around the globe. From the depth of the world’s oceans to the far-reaching corners of outer space, there is a welding position for every hardworking, ambitious, smart individual who is ready and willing to constantly improve and strive for excellence. A career choice in welding offers a vast array of options for employment and continuing personal development. Welding is the most common way to permanently join metal parts. Heat is applied to the pieces that are being joined, melting and fusing them together which forms a permanent bond.

With greater safety, improve productivity, and quality, the combination of robotics and laser, companies see an increase manufacturing speed, affordable materials, and better rates for their clients. This growing field will expand in many different areas including but not limited to automotive plants, machine shops, and global market.