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Dec 30, 2024
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WLD 161 Basic MIG Welding
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 6
Credits: 3
Introduces basic skills in semiautomatic metal inert gas (MIG) welding processes. Covers principles involved in equipment, material, and procedures, combined with demonstrations and supervised practical experience, using standard industrial equipment. Uses solid and flux-core wire in typical industrial applications.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Exercise all safety rules and procedures that apply to gas metal arc welding (GMAW).
- Arc weld using semi-automatic metal inert gas (MIG) processes.
- Use solid and flux-core wire in industry applications.
Content Outline
- Safe Procedures for Set Up, Shut Down, and Operation of GMAW Equipment through Supervised Laboratory Experience
- Short Circuit Transfers
- Spray Arc Techniques
- Skills and Techniques in Running Flux-core Wire
- GMAW Troubleshooting in the Laboratory, Using Laboratory Equipment through Supervised Practice
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