WEL 364 - Gas Metal Arc Welding


Credit(s) 4.00
Lecture Hours: 1.00
Lab Hours: 6.00
This course presents the Gas Metal Arc welding (GMAW) process used extensively by industry and commonly known as MIG welding. Emphasizes hands-on application, metal transfer concepts, GMAW equipment, welding procedures, out of position welding, and safety.

SLOs:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate safe practices in the gas metal arc welding process.
  • Produce entry-level welding skills using short circuit transfer on mild steel in the flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
  • Produce entry-level welding skills using spray transfer on mild steel in the flat and horizontal positions.
  • Produce entry-level welding skills using pulse spray transfer on mild steel in the horizontal position.
  • Produce entry-level welding skills using gas metal arc welding on aluminum in the horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.


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