Program Information
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. This program requires students to go full-time each semester students are required to take all courses.
Program 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.
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 needed to take three national certification examinations:
- American Welding Society’s (AWS) Welding Code AWS; and
- Certified Robotic Arc Welding Certification (CRAW)
Program Start Dates
Fall Semester: August
Spring Semester: January
Faculty Contact
Jay Gerdin: 763-576-4055
Rich Godeen: 763-576-4122
Lisa Glendower: 763-576-4086
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