Maricopa Community Colleges

Official Course Description:  MCCCD Approval: 3-24-09

WLD209  2009 Summer I - 9999

L+L

3.0 Credit(s)

8.0 Period(s)

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) (Arc) Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) (Mig)

Provides skill development in Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/mig) and Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW). Classes are conducted in laboratories that are equipped with modern industrial welding equipment and emphasize skill development with advanced welding techniques utilizing tig and mig machines.

Prerequisites: WLD101 or WLD102 or permission of Instructor..

 

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WLD209  2009 Summer I - 9999

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) (Arc) Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) (Mig)

 

1.         Describe and explain the safety requirements needed in shop area while welding (I)

2.         Demonstrate the process of setting up welding procedures (I)

3.         Explain and demonstrate weld testing positions (II)

4.         Identify different types of metal testing methods used in industry (III, IV)

5.         Identify the different types of alloys and the applications of each (V)

6.         Describe the mig/arc welding process (VI)

7.         Explain the various parts of a mig/arc welding machine (VI)

8.         Perform and demonstrate welding procedure as related to mig/arc welding (VI)

9.         Compare and contrast the different types of alloys and their applications (VI)

10.       Prepare for certification testing for mig/arc welding (I,II, III, IV, V, VI, VII)

 

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WLD209  2009 Summer I - 9999

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) (Arc) Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) (Mig)

 

I.          Safety

            A.        Equipment in lab

                        1.         Iron worker

                        2.         Grinder

                        3.         Manifold system

            B.        Operation of cutting equipment

                        1.         Track cutters

                        2.         Hand cutters

            C.        Electric welders

                        1.         Alternating Current (AC) Direct Current (DC)

                        2.         Electric shock

                        3.         ARC rays/fly objects

II.        Testing Positions

            A.        Flat – 1G

            B.        Horizontal – 2G

            C.        Vertical – 3G

            D.        Overhead – 4G

III.       Testing Procedures

            A.        Joint types

            B.        Position of work

            C.        Material analysis

            D.        Testing method

            E.         Allowable tolerance

IV.       Metal Identification

            A.        Appearance

            B.        Weight

            C.        Spark Test

            D.        Hardness

            E.         Magnetism

            F.         Cross-sectional break area

V.        Testing Methods

            A         Guided bend test

            B.        Tensile strength test

            C.        X-ray examination

            D.        Ultrasonic

            E.         Pressure test

            F.         Static load test

VI.       Wire Feed (MIG)

            A.        Description of process

            B.        Equipment

            C.        Procedures

            D.        Application

VII.     Arc (SMAW)

            A.        Machines

            B.        Arc Initiation

            C.        Four Key Points

            D.        Beads

            E.         Electrodes

            F.         Welding Techniques

            G.        Weld Quality

            H.        Weld Defects

            I.          Application

            J.          Testing and Certification

            K.        Considerations Before Welding

 

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