WELD 2530 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Stick) - Pipe II

3.0 Credits

Students learn advanced pipe welding techniques that are stressed for welding open root, pipe-to-pipe connections. Students weld in the 2G, 5G and 6G positions using E6010 and E7018 electrodes. Each pipe position is tested using visual inspection and root-face bend test specimens.

Prerequisites: (1) WELD 2520

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

Course Objectives

Prepare pipe for welding using different methods
Fit up and tack pipe for welding
Weld pipe using SMAW process
Layout, cut and bend coupons from welded pipe

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