WLD 162 Intermediate MIG Welding

Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 6
Credits: 3

Builds upon WLD 161 and includes a study of and practice in welding of carbon steel. Emphasizes production in welding situations, using large diameter electrodes (solid and flux-cord) with mixed shielding gases in flat or horizontal positions

Prerequisite: WLD 161 with a grade of C or better; or consent of program chair.
Student Learning Outcomes:

Use standard industry safe practices in MIG welding.
Use MIG welding equipment following industry practices to form welds.

Content Outline

Safe Practices That Apply to Gas Metal Arc Welding
Industrial MIG Welding Equipment
Performance of the Following Welds, Supervised Laboratory Practice:
- Flat Fillet
- Horizontal Fillet
- Flat Butt
- Horizontal Corner
- Horizontal Lap
- Horizontal Round/flat
- Horizontal Beam/flat