Dec 30, 2024  
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Catalog 2024-2025

WLD 277 Advanced Welding Processes


Lab Hours: 6
Credits: 3

Continues the instruction and demonstration of advanced shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), metal inert gas welding (MIG), and air arc (AAC) procedures.

Prerequisite: Fourth-term standing in the Welding Technology program, or consent of the program chair.
Differential Fee Yes
Student Learning Outcomes:
  1. Exercise safety rules that apply to the SMAW, GMAW, and Air Arc Cutting or Gouging as performed to meet industry standards.
  2. Demonstrate the proper operation, including set-up and shutdown of the SMAW, GMAW, processes and Air Arc Gouging equipment.
  3. Demonstrate proficiency in making various welds on mild steel plate, flat bar, and sheet metal using SMAW and GMAW welding processes.
  4. Use of procedures used in the AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code and or the AWS D1.5 Bridge Welding Code.


Content Outline
  • Arc Welding
    • Advanced principles and procedures relating to AWS welding codes
    • Welding equipment
    • Welding supplies
    • Safety in handling
  • MIG Welding
    • Advanced principles and procedures relating to AWS welding codes
    • Welding equipment
    • Welding supplies
    • Safety in handling
  • Air Arc Gouging and Cutting Oxyacetylene Welding
    • Principles and procedures relating to the removal of defective welds
    • AAC Welding equipment
    • AAC Welding supplies
    • Safety in handling
  • Assessment and Proficiency of AWS Welding Procedures and Guidelines Through Welded Test Plates