WLD 163 Advanced MIG Welding

Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 6
Credits: 3

Continues WLD 162. Includes welding mild steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and steel pipe. Students may take a certification test in accordance with the American Welding Society (AWS) unlimited plate test, in accordance with AWS D1.1 structural code.

Prerequisite: WLD 162 with a grade of C or better; or equivalent industrial experience as determined by program chair; or consent of program chair.
Student Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate the use of standard MIG welding equipment.
Demonstrate an ability to make sound welds.
List and explain the principles of the welding process.
Demonstrate the selection of correct electrodes and shielding gases.
List and demonstrate ability to correct various problems that occur.
Demonstrate ability to troubleshoot weld defects.

Content Outline

Standard MIG Welding Equipment Used to Weld
- Mild steel
- Aluminum
- Stainless steel and various types of electrodes
Sound Welds Using Standard Equipment and Electrodes on Mild Steel Groove Joints Common to Industry
Principles of the Welding Process
Selection of Correct Electrodes
Shielding Gases
GMAW Processes
Weld Defects