6th Annual "Cardinal Classic"
Welding Certification Event and Build Off
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Results and Awards Winners are up! Thank you to everyone who gave their time and energy to this event! The 6th Annual Columbus Cardinal Classic was the largest to date with 29 Schools attending and Over $90,000 in scholarships earned!
7 Welding Certifications Earned
12/13/19 - "Cardinal Classic" Columbus HS
Winner Of The TXHSWS Practice Challenge - Cinco Ranch High School
(Winner was selected by random drawing!)Welding Certification Events
Registration $20
Schools are allowed 3 students per level MAX.
Levels (Lvl 1, Lvl 2, Lvl 3 & Lvl 3M)
Cert Only (CO) no limit on Registration!
Lunch and all other events included in Registration Fee!
Build Off Event (Scholarship Fund Raiser)
Registration $30 per Team
Max 2 Teams per School
2-3 Students per team
School will NOT get to keep completed project builds, however pending completed kits available, schools may receive a kit to take home to assemble.
Each build is sponsored and proceeds go to TXHSWS Scholarship Fund!
Teams Compete for Placings Awards, Gift Cards, Points and Cash Prizes.
Other events included in the days happenings:
Oxy/Fuel Cutting Contest
Tool ID and Quiz Contest
Underwater Welding Contest
Hands on Learning Events
Underwater ROV (Remote Operated Vehicle)
Miller Welding Trailer Experience
Northern Tool Plasma Cutting Event
Welding Certification ONLY Event - D9.1 1F E7018 at TSTC Certification Trailer
Breakfast Options:
Concession Stand for Students: Breakfast Tacos $2, Sodas $1, Candy $1 Donuts
Complementary Items in Hospitality Area for Teachers, Sponsors and Adults: Donuts, Coffee and other snack items!
Lunch:
BBQ Pork Steaks, Pinto Beans, Buttered Potatoes & Sweet Tea
Tentative Schedule Of Events
6:30 am Facility opens
7:00 am Registration opens
8:00 am Safety Meeting and Event Overview
8:30 am Level 3M, Level 2, Build Off, 1F Cert Only, ROV Event, Miller Trailer & Underwater Welding Events Begin
8:45 am Cutting Contest 1st Round, Quiz and Tool ID, Plasma Cutting Event
10:00 am Level 3, and Level 1 (actual time is immediately after 3M and 2 end)
11: 00 am Round 2 of Cutting Contest
12:00 BBQ Lunch is Served
12:30 Build Off Ends
1:00 Finals in Cutting Contest
2-3:00 Awards Presentation Begins.
-Please remember times are tentative and may change , be ready and stay alert for your events -
SMILE AND BE READY!!
The WeldTube Team from youtube will be present and shooting a video for their channel that day. Come and compete! How great would it be for you to win and be showcased on WeldTube!
Click the "Who Welded'?"
THANK YOU FOR COMPETING AND PARTICIPATING IN THE CARDINAL CLASSIC WELDING , BUILD OFF, AND CERTIFICATION EVENT!
Proposed Certification Positions and Processes...
Certification Only (CO) Level
Position: 1F
Material: 2-3/16”x3”x6” Carbon Steel
Weld Joint: T-Joint
Weld Pass(es): Single Pass
Electrode Diameter and Classification: 3/32” or 1/8" E7018
Weld Size: 1/4" Fillet Weld (+- 1/16") Tolerance
Welding Code: Performance Qualification and Visual Examination per AWS D9.1-Sheet Metal Welding Code
Level 1: SMAW - Shielded Metal Arc Welding Process
Position: 3F
Material: 2-3/16”x3”x6” Carbon Steel
Weld Joint: T-Joint
Weld Pass(es): Single Pass
Electrode Diameter and Classification: 3/32” or 1/8" E6010
Progression: Uphill Progression Only
Weld Size: 1/4" Fillet Weld (+- 1/16") Tolerance
Welding Code: Performance Qualification and Visual Examination per AWS D9.1-Sheet Metal Welding Code
Level 2: SMAW - Shielded Metal Arc Welding Process
Position: 1G Plate
Base Material: 2-3/8”x3”x7” Carbon Steel *
Backing Material: 1-1/4”x3”x8” Carbon Steel to Match Base Material Specifications *
Weld Joint: Single V-Groove Plate
Complete Joint Penetration (CJP): Requires Backing Bar
Bevel Angle: 45 Degree Included Angle (22.5 Degree per Bevel)
Root Opening: 1/4”
Land or Root Face: No Root Face
Groove Side: Multi Pass Fill and Cap (all welding on groove side only)
Electrode Diameter and Classification: 1/8” E7018
Weld Size: 3/8” Max Single Bead Width and 1/8” Max Weld Reinforcement Height (Cap)
Welding Code: Performance Qualification, Visual Inspection, and RT to AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code-Steel
Level 3: GMAW-S (Short Circuit Transfer Method or Short Arc) and FCAW (Flux Cored Arc Welding)
Position: 3G Plate
Material: 2-3/8”x3”x7” Carbon Steel
Weld Joint: Single V-Groove Plate (Open Root)
Bevel Angle: 30-37.5 Degree Max Bevel (60-75 Degrees Max Included)
Root Opening: 0”-1/8” Max
Land or Root Face: 0”-1/8” Max
Electrode Diameter and Classification: 0.035” ER70S-6 Solid Bare Wire and 0.045” E71T-1C Tubular Gas Shielded Flux Core Wire
Shield Gas: C25 (75%Argon and 25%Carbon Dioxide)
GMAW: Single Root Pass-Uphill (1/8” Max Root Reinforcement Height)
FCAW: Multi Pass Fill and Cap (1/2”” Max Bead Width and 3/16” Max Reinforcement Height)
Welding Code: Performance Qualification, Visual Inspection, and RT to ASME Section IX
Level 3M Advanced: GMAW-S (Short Circuit Transfer Method or Short Arc) and FCAW (Flux Cored Arc Welding)
Position: 6G Pipe
Base Material: 4” Schedule 80 Carbon Steel
Weld Joint: Single V-Groove Pipe (Butt Weld)-Open Root
Bevel Angle: 37.5 Degree Max Bevel (75 Degree Max Included Angle)
Root Opening: 1/8” Max
Land or Root Face: 1/8” Max
Electrode Diameter and Classification: 0.035” ER70S-6 Solid Bare Wire and 0.045” E71T-1C Tubular Gas Shielded Flux Core Wire
Shield Gas: C25 (75%Argon and 25%Carbon Dioxide)
GMAW: Single Root Pass-Uphill (1/8” Max Root Reinforcement Height)
FCAW: Multi Pass Fill and Cap (1/2”” Max Bead Width and 3/16” Max Reinforcement Height)
Welding Code: Performance Qualification, Visual Inspection, and RT to ASME Section IX
Weld Procedure Specifications
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 3M
Positions and Processes subject to some change!
Build-Off - Bring Your Own Rig!
Plans will be provided the day of the Event!
Build Off Details
Team Build Teams
Entry fee $30 /Team Teams compete for Awards & Awards
Completed Projects will be given to the sponsor who paid donated the funds to the "Pit/Grill for Scholarship"
Team is judged on Safety, Workmanship, Teamwork and the Final Project.
Pit/Grill Sponsorship for Scholarship
Sponsor completes the sponsorship for scholarship form.
Sponsor donation is $200 per pit sponsored.
Each sponsored pit gets unique sponsors requested design in the 2-4 sides of the Pit/Grill.
Sponsor takes Pit/Grill home!
Sponsors of the Build Off Grill/Pit Event
Glueck Tree Farm
Butler Family
AllTex Welding Supply
Tulsa Welding Staff
Herchek Hauling & Equipment
RS
Russell Smith
Hite Tech Home Inspections
Fulkrum
Powderhorn RV Park
Ehlert Cattle Company
TSS - Danny Groffo
Affiliated Machinery Inc.
JANES
AWS
TechCorr
IRT NDT
Competitive Scholarships Awarded to High Placing Winners
1st -3rd Level 3M
MIAT Scholarships
First Place $1,000 to MIAT
Second Place $750 to MIAT
Third Place $500 to MIAT
3rd Place Level 3M
South Coast Welding Academy
FULL Tuition Scholarship
Pipe-Combination
1st Place Level 3
Tulsa Welding Tuition Scholarships
Level 3
First Place $2,000 to Tulsa Welding School
Second Place $1,000 to Tulsa Welding School
All Level 3 Senior Competitors will receive a $250 Scholarship to Tulsa Welding School.
Under Water Welding
The Ocean Corp Tuition Scholarships
Under Water Welding
1st Place $1,000
2nd Place $500
3rd Place $250
1st place winners in each individual competitive event also receive a Dive Bullion Coin and an Invitation to Compete at TOC for a Full Scholarship this spring!
Cutting Contest
Tulsa Welding Tuition Scholarships
First Place $1,000 to Tulsa Welding School
Second Place $500 to Tulsa Welding School
Senior Scholarship Application Awarded by Scholarship Committee
Applications Judged, Interviews and Scholarships Announced Dec 13th
Application will be available to download Monday, Dec 9th - & - DUE at Registration the morning of Dec 13th
Scholarship Application
Senior Scholarship
Titan will presenting TWO $500 Scholarships!
Scholarship Application
Senior Scholarship
FULL Tuition Scholarship
Pipe-Combination
Scholarship Application
Senior Scholarship
THE OCEAN CORP
FULL SCHOLARSHIP!!
Scholarship Application
Senior Scholarship
TSTC will present a $500 per semester scholarship to one senior student. This Scholarship can add up to $3,000 over a students TSTC Education!
Scholarship Application
Senior Scholarship
TWS will present a $1,000 tuition Scholarship to Tulsa Welding School.
Scholarship Application
Senior Scholarship
MIAT will present a $1,000 Scholarship to MIAT.
Special Thanks to the Sponsors of the
Columbus FFA's
"Cardinal Classic" Welding Certification Event!
SPONSOR
Trophies, Awards, Prizes, Welders, and all the expensive stuff!
X-Ray Sponsor
Welding Pipe Coupons, Welding Curtains and lots of time!
Scholarship & Awards Sponsor
Welding Coupons, Welding Hoods, Prizes and Awards!
Plasma Cutting Event Sponsor and Awards Sponsor
Awarding Prizes and Welding Gear to the TXHSWS Events!
Lunch Sponsor
Sweet Tea, Great Sides and Dessert!
THE COOKS
These Fine Folks will be Grilling Pork Steak for Lunch!
Certification Sponsor
Testing, WPSs, Certification Qualifications
Awesome use of Generator and Welders!
Sponsor of the Cutting Contest
Providing Cutting and Shield Gasses and 1st Place Cutting Contest Winner Awarded Bottle of Oxygen and Acetylene!
Awards Sponsor
Miller Welding Trailer plus awards!
Underwater Welding Sponsor
Awards and Consumables Sponsor
Electrodes, Wire and Welding Gear for Prizes!
Awards Sponsor
CMR Fabrications, Home of The Original Carbon Fiber Pancake Welding Hoods
