The purpose of the Applied Agricultural Engineering CDE is to promote career and post-secondary readiness by providing opportunities to develop knowledge and demonstrate skills in the field of agricultural engineering.  

THIS IS A STATE QUALIFYING EVENT. THREE TEAMS FROM EACH AREA WILL ADVANCE TO THE STATE CONTEST (UNLESS WILDCARD RULE APPLIES). 

Additional information: 

Skills for 2023 
1. FCAW-G (Dual Shield) 
a. Possible electrode wire(s): E71T-1C or E71T-1M 
b. Possible shield gases: 100% CO2 or 75% Argon/25% CO2 mix 
c. Possible materials: Plate, C Channel, Angle, or Pipe – Steel 
d. Possible machines: Lincoln Electric Power MIG 256, or Lincoln Electric Power  MIG 260, or Miller Millermatic 250, or Miller Multimatic 255, or smaller donated  Lincoln Electric FCAW-G machine  
e. Possibly welding position(s): 3G, 3F, 1G, 1F, and/or 2F 

2. Oxygen Acetylene Cutting 
a. Harris torch, Model Number 43450-510-DLX HXT 
b. Possible material: Plate, C Channel, Angle, or Pipe – Steel 
c. Possible operations: Cutting, Piercing, Hand Beveling 

3. Blue-Print Interpretation and Layout  
a. Students bring their own measuring, marking, and layout tools 
b. Problem will be real-world, and industry based 

*This contest will use the Ag. Sales / Ag. Mech / FBM (105481) scantron for the written exam portion.