WELD 133 - Welding Processes IV

3 Credit: (1 lecture, 4 lab, 0 clinical) 5 Contact Hours: [WELD 113 ]

Welding Processes IV is our advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding/Fluxed Cored Arc Welding course. It is expected that students signing up for this course have a solid understanding in the process theory and basic application of GMAW/FCAW. Metallurgy, filler metals, shielding gases as well as other process/career pertinent information will be covered. Lab assignments consist of a variety of weldments done in a variety of position both single and multi-pass. Students should expect to spend 60 to 90 minutes per week in the classroom.
OFFERED: spring semesters

Course Goals/ Objectives/ Competencies:
Goal 1: Master welding processes.

Apply a working knowledge of metallurgy.
Select appropriate filler metals.
Select appropriate shielding gases.
Apply appropriate welding processes.
Demonstrate single and multiple pass techniques in all positions required in industry.
Summarize career pertinent information.