WELD 132: Arc Welding

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Class Program

Welding

Credits

Clinical Hours None

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

092876

Meets Degree Requirements For

Restricted Elective

Description

Fundamentals and experience in operation of AC and DC welders in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions using a variety of welding electrodes, including low-hydrogen rods. Introduction to MIG (Metallic Inert Gas) or GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) included.

Grading Basis

Graded

Course Learning Outcomes

Safely function in metal shop environment.

Use basic tooling such as:
<ul>
<li>Bench grinders</li>
<li>Hand grinders</li>
<li>Hand tooling</li>
<li>Band saws</li>
<li>Iron workers</li>
<li>Shears</li>
<li>Chop saws</li>
</ul>

Identify common welding symbols and terminology.

Use arc welders AC and DC.

Use MIG welders.

Use a plasma cutter.

Core Topics

Electric arc AC and DC
Common symbols and terminology
Use of common sheilded electrodes (Ex. 7018, 6011, 6013 etc..)
MIG welding (solid core)
Plasma cutting
Safety
Use of hand tools
Use of fabrication tooling (benders, presses, saws etc..)