WL 264 - Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding

3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: WL 201.
Lecture Hrs. 3

Advanced topics in GMAW welding, including welding in various positions and directions on plate and pipe with .035, .045 and inner shield wire with various shielding gases. Training is provided with dual shield and submerger arc welding (SAW). The student will exhibit expertise in various welding positions on pipe; describe safety rules and equipment used; and describe the effects of welding parameters in GMAW. The student will weld various joint designs and diagnose welding problems and perform visual inspection.
Offered As Scheduled
Grading Basis Normal Grading Mode