WLD 151 Basic Arc Welding

Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 9
Credits: 5

Studies the basic principles involved in making fillet welds on mild steel, using standard industrial procedures, equipment, and welding electrodes, with the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process. Includes basic technical and related information concerning other welding processes, in comparison to the shielded metal arc welding process.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate the basic techniques of shielded metal arc welding, in various positions.
List the safe set up, shut down, and use of the basic arc welding equipment.
Demonstrate the skills to visually troubleshoot and correct problems involving weld beads.

Content Outline

Set Up Basic Arc Welding Equipment
Strike and Maintain a Welding Arc
Select the Correct Electrode
Select the Correct Welding Current and Amperage
Run Flat Stringer Beads with 1/8” E7024 Electrode
Run Horizontal Fillet Weld with 1/8” E7024 Electrode
Run Horizontal, Vertical, and Overhead Fillet Welds with 1/8” E6010 Electrode
Run Horizontal, Vertical, and Overhead Fillet Welds with 1/8” E7018 Electrode
Run Horizontal, Vertical, and Overhead Fillet Welds with 5/32” E6010 Electrode
Run Horizontal Fillet Welds with 5/32” E7024 Electrode
Run Horizontal, Vertical, and Overhead Fillet Welds with 5/32” E7018 Electrode