WEL 364 - Gas Metal Arc Welding

Credit(s) 4.00
Lecture Hours: 1.00
Lab Hours: 6.00
This course provides comprehensive instruction in the Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) process, commonly referred to as MIG Welding. Emphasis is placed on hands-on skill development, with a focus on metal transfer modes, puddle manipulation, equipment setup and operation, welding procedures, and safety practices. Students will gain experience welding in various positions and joint configurations, preparing them for industry-standard applications of GMAW across a range of materials and fabrication scenarios.

No

Prerequisite(s):

MFG 106

and

WEL 361

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.