An introduction to the fundamentals of equipment used in oxyacetylene and arc welding including welding and cutting safety, basic oxyacetylene welding and cutting, basic arc welding processes and basic metallurgy.
Grade Basis:
Credit hours: 4.0
Lecture hours: 2.0
Lab hours: 6.0
An introduction shielded metal arc welding process. Emphasis placed on power sources, electrode selection, oxy-fuel cutting, and various joint designs.Instruction provided in SMAW fillet welds in various positions.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 4.0
Lecture hours: 2.0
Lab hours: 6.0
A study of the principles of gas metal arc welding, setup and use of GMAW equipment, and safe use of tools/equipment. Instruction in various joint designs.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 4.0
Lecture hours: 2.0
Lab hours: 6.0
An introduction to the principles of gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), setup/use of GTAW equipment and safe use of tools and equipment. Welding instruction in various positions on joint designs.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 4.0
Lecture hours: 2.0
Lab hours: 6.0
A study of the production of various fillets and groove welds. Preparation of specimens for testing in all test positions. Prerequisites; WLDG 1421, Introduction to Welding Fundamentals and WLDG 1428, Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 4.0
Lecture hours: 2.0
Lab hours: 6.0
Prerequisites:
A Comprehensive course on the welding of pipe using shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) and/or other processes. Welds will be done using various positions. Topics covered include electrode selection, equipment setup, and safe shop practices.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 4.0
Lab hours: 2.0
Advanced topics in GMAW welding, including welding in various positions and directions.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 4.0
Lecture hours: 2.0
Lab hours: 6.0
Prerequisites:
Advanced topics in GTAW welding, including welding in various positions and directions. Prerequisite: WLDG 1434, Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc (TIG) Welding.
Grade Basis: L
Credit hours: 4.0
Lecture hours: 2.0
Lab hours: 6.0
Prerequisites: