Revised 8/26

WEL 160 - Gas Metal Arc Welding (3 CR.)

Course Description

Introduces semi-automatic welding processes with emphasis on practical application. Includes the study of filler wires, fluxes, and gases. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.

General Course Purpose

WEL 160 is a course in the certificate Welding Program updating the student in the trends of the welding industry. The student will be instructed in the set-up and use of GMAW, FCAW, and SAW equipment. Experienced welders will find WEL 160 educational.

Course Prerequisites/Corequisites

None.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• demonstrate a proficient knowledge of welding with the semi-automatic welding processes
• demonstrate proficient skill in the types of equipment and the set-up of equipment
• demonstrate a proficient knowledge of various filler wires, gases, fluxes, and combinations thereof
• observe and practice safety at all times in the welding lab

Major Topics to Be Included

• introduction to semi-automatic welding processes, careers, general shop safety, and safety in welding
• the submerged arc process, filler wires, and flux. 
• the self-shielded flux-cored process and filler wire
• the gas metal arc welding process, filler wires, and gases