2020-2021 Catalog 
    
    Apr 24, 2024  
2020-2021 Catalog [PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR]

WLD 210 - Gas Metal Arc Welding


Description: Setup and safe operation of gas metal arc welding (GMAW) equipment, GMAW welding of carbon steel plate, aluminum plate and sheet metal.

Credits: 4
Lecture: 2
Lab: 6

Course Content:
  1. Gas metal arc welding (GMAW) safety and equipment
  2. Machine adjustments and operation
  3. GMAW techniques in various positions
  4. Selection of gases and wire for GMAW
  5. Flux cored arc welding (FCAW) self-shielded and gas shielded wire 

Learning Outcomes:
  1. Explain and use GMAW safety procedures. (1)
  2. Explain gas metal arc welding theory based on its method of operation, equipment and application. (2-5)
  3. Operate gas metal arc welding equipment to industry requirements. (1-5)