WEL 366 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding

Credit(s) 4.00
Lecture Hours: 1.00
Lab Hours: 6.00
This course provides comprehensive instruction in the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process, commonly referred to as Stick Welding. Emphasis is placed on hands-on skill development, with a focus on proper selection of electrodes, 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 SMAW across a range of materials and fabrication/manufacturing 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 shielded metal arc welding process.
Produce entry-level welding skills in the shielded metal arc welding process on mild steel in multiple positions demonstrating different techniques.
Produce entry-level welding skills in the shielded metal arc welding process on different gauged material.