Spring Semester 2022 Catalog

WELD 1090 GAS METAL ARC WELDING

Credits

4

Provides knowledge of theory, safety practices, equipment and techniques required for successful gas metal arc welding. Qualification tests, all positions, are used in the evaluation of student progress toward making industrial standard welds. Topics include: GMAW safety and health practices; GMAW theory, machines, and set up; transfer modes; wire selection; shielded gas selection; and GMAW joints in all positions.

Lecture Hours

45

Lab Hours

45

Prerequisite

WELD 1000

Corequisite

None