Student Catalog 2018-2019

WELD 1060 Vertical Shielded Metal Arc Welding

Introduces the major theory, safety practices, and techniques required for shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) in the vertical position. Qualification tests, vertical position, are used in the evaluation of student progress toward making industrial standard welds. Topics include vertical SMAW safety and health practices, selection and applications of electrodes for vertical SMAW, vertical SMAW joints, and vertical SMAW to specification.

Credits

4

Contact Hours

6

Prerequisite

WELD 1000; WELD 1050