WEL 331 - Welding Fundamentals

2 credits

This course is designed for the student who needs basic welding skills. The four welding processes covered are: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW or stick), Oxy-Acetylene Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG), and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG). Topics include: safety, setup of equipment, electrode selection, metal transfer, shielding gases, welding distortion control, and the welding of ferrous and nonferrous metals. Lab experience will provide for skill development in these areas.

Semester Typically Offered:
Multiple