WELD 1404 - MIG Welding-Basic

Common Course Number: WELD 14044
Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours: 2 Lecture, 4 Lab
Offered: Fall, Spring

In-depth study and practice of the gas metal, arc-welding process. The student will learn the principles of constant voltage power source and the mechanics and maintenance of various wire feeding systems. Practical assignments will include short circuit transfer on mild steel fillet welds in all positions, flux-cored arc welding of fillet welds in all positions, and AWS required workmanship samples.

Prerequisite or Corequisite: WELD 1234 - Introduction To Welding And Print Reading