WELD 2220 - Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG) - Stainless

3.0 Credits

In this course students learn advanced gas metal arc welding of stainless steel in all positions using short-circuit and pulsed-spray modes of metal transfer.

Prerequisites: (1) WELD 1200

Lecture Hours: 2.0
Lab Hours: 3.0
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives

To be able to use Gas Metal Arc Welding processes (GMAW, & GMAW-P) to produce quality welds based on an understanding of their method of operation, equipment and application to the welding of stainless steel.
To be able to properly and safely set up Gas Metal Arc Welding equipment and also properly and safely prepare for welding.
Produce sound groove and fillet welds in the flat, vertical, horizontal and overhead positions using stainless steel metals with the GMAW-S process.
Produce sound fillet and groove welds in the flat, vertical, horizontal and overhead positions using stainless steel metals with the GMAW-P process.
To be able to pass Welder Performance Qualification Tests in the flat and vertical positions.

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