Unit Code: CFW425

Unit Name: Welding Science

Description: The purpose of this unit is to enable the development of knowledge, understanding and required for Welding scientific side which a fabrication or sculptural process that joins materials, usually metals or thermoplastics, by causing fusion, which is distinct from lower temperature metal-joining techniques such as brazing and soldering, which do not melt the base metal. In addition to melting the base metal, a filler material is often added to the joint to form a pool of molten material (the weld pool) that cools to form a joint that can be as strong, or even stronger, than the base material. Pressure may also be used in conjunction with heat, or by itself, to produce a weld Although less common, there are also solid state welding processes such as friction welding or shielded active gas welding in which metal does not melt.

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Prerequisite: N/A

Prerequisite Sentence: Minimum Entry Requirement of the programme

Credit Point: 5

Offered In: Quarter 2