2017-2018 Course Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
    Apr 30, 2024  
2017-2018 Course Catalog & Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

WELD 1090 - Gas Metal Arc Welding


Prerequisite/Corequisite: WELD 1000  
Provides knowledge of theory, safety practices, equipment and techniques required for successful gas metal arc welding. Qualification tests, all positions, are used in the evaluation of student progress toward making industrial standard welds. Topics include: GMAW safety and health practices; GMAW theory, machines, and set up; transfer modes; wire selection; shielded gas selection; and GMAW joints in all positions.  Students enrolled in this course will be assessed a $30 supply fee in addition to tuition and fees.  Fees are subject to change at the end of any semester. Contact hours: Class - 3, Lab - 3. Credit hours: 4 (F)