Rockdale
"Tiger Tough Weld-Off"
Welding Certification and Build Off
11/21/19 - "Tiger Tough" Rockdale HS at Rockdale Fairgrounds
Registration met Capacity at 4:30 pm on November 7, 2019
We can still handle a few more teams for the Build Off and students who wish to participate in the cutting contest and quiz/tool ID, but the certification levels and now closed
Names and TWS numbers must be submitted by Thursday, November 14th at 4:00 pm and verified no later than Monday, November 18, 2019 at 8:00 am or are subject to drop.
TWS numbers will be tapped into the metal at this event so NO CHANGES (drops only) will be permitted after Monday, November 18.
Welding Certification Events
Registration $20
Schools are allowed 3 students per level MAX.
Each Level MAX of 36 students (Lvl 1, Lvl 2, Lvl 3 = 36 spots each) (Lvl 3 Masters = 12 spots)
Build Off Event
Registration $30 per Team
One Team per School 10 Team MAX
2-3 Students per team
School will get to keep completed project builds
Bring Your own Rig, SMAW only, Bring your own electrodes!
Other events included in the days happenings:
Oxy/Fuel Cutting Contest
Tool ID and Quiz Contest
Equipment Safety Training Event
5K Forklift Obstacle Course
RT Scissor-lift Experience Challenge
Spyder Crane Skill Operation
Lunch:
Chili/Frito Pies with Water or Tea
Certification Positions and Processes...
Level 1: SMAW - Shielded Metal Arc Welding Process
Position: 2F
Material: 2-3/16”x3”x6” Carbon Steel
Weld Joint: T-Joint
Single or Multi-Pass: Single Pass
Electrode Diameter and Classification: 3/32” 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 2: SMAW - Shielded Metal Arc Welding Process
Position: 3F
Material: 2-3/16”x3”x6” Carbon Steel
Weld Joint: T-Joint
Single or Multi-Pass: Single Pass
Electrode Diameter and Classification: 3/32” E7018
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 3: SMAW - Shielded Metal Arc Welding Process
Position: 3G Plate
Base Material: 2-3/8”x3”x7” Carbon Steel *
Backing Material: 1-1/4”x3”x7” 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
Electrode Diameter and Classification: 3/32” or 1/8” E7018
Groove Side: Multi Pass Fill and Cap (3/8” Max Bead Width and 1/8” Max Reinforcement Height)
Welding Code: Performance Qualification, Visual Inspection, and RT to AWS D1.1 Welding Code-Steel
Level 3M Advanced: SMAW– Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Simulated Work Platform: Students Will Wear Fall Protection and Utilize Full Fall Arrest System While Welding on I-Beam Structure
Position: 4G Plate
Base Material: 2-3/8”x3”x7” Carbon Steel *
Backing Material: 1-1/4”x3”x7” 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
Electrode Diameter and Classification: 3/32” or 1/8” E7018
Groove Side: Multi Pass Fill and Cap (3/8” Max Single Bead Width and 1/8” Max Reinforcement Height)
Welding Code: Performance Qualification, Visual Inspection, and RT to AWS D1.1 Welding Code-Steel
2F Fillet
F3 Fillet
3G Groove
4G Groove
Positions and Processes subject to some change!
Team Build Off
Picnic Table with attached Benches
Team Build Off Project will be constructed with perlins and tubing, plans will be provided the day of the event, make sure you have all welding tools and welder necessary to complete the build.
Safety Is the most important!
IMPORTANT!!: Image displayed is not the actual table and benches being build it is only a sample picture from Google images!
Bring your own power, SMAW rig, electrodes and whatever you may need to complete the build! Only the materials will be provided!
Rules may have some changes so please check this website frequently for most up to date rules and changes.
See who is welding at the Tiger Tough Welding Certification Event!
Email TXHSWS@gmail.com if you have questions about the event, materials, prizes and food!
Click the "Who's Weldin'?" to see ...
THANK YOU FOR COMPETING AND PARTICIPATING IN THE "TIGER TOUGH" ROCKDALE WELDING COMPETITION, BUILD OFF, AND CERTIFICATION EVENT!
SEE Y'ALL NOV 21ST!
Special Thanks to the Sponsors of the
Rockdale High School's
"Tiger Tough" Welding Certification Event!
