Dec 21, 2024  
Catalog 2024-2025 
    
Catalog 2024-2025

WLD 177 Welding Processes


Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 6
Credits: 4

Introduces the fundamentals of shield metal arc welding, oxyacetylene welding and cutting, metallic inert gas welding (MIG), and arc-air procedures.

Student Learning Outcomes:
  1. Exercise all safety rules that apply to the shielded metal arc, MIG, and oxyacetylene welding process.
  2. Demonstrate the proper operation, including set-up and shutdown of arc, MIG, and oxyacetylene welding and cutting equipment.
  3. Demonstrate proficiency in making various welds and cuts, using arc, MIG, and oxyacetylene equipment.


Content Outline
  • Arc Welding
    • Principles and procedures
    • Welding equipment
    • Welding supplies
    • Safety in handling
  • MIG Welding
    • Principles and procedures
    • Welding equipment
    • Welding supplies
    • Safety in handling
  • Oxyacetylene Welding
    • Principles and procedures
    • Welding equipment
    • Welding supplies
    • Safety in handling