WLD 104 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding I

Institution:

Georgia Northwestern Technical College (formerly Coosa Valley Technical College)

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Description:

Prerequisite: WLD 100. Introduces the fundamental theory, safety practices, equipment, and techniques required for shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) in the flat position. Qualification tests, flat position, are used in the evaluation of student progress toward making industrial standard welds. Topics include: SMAW safety and health practices, fundamental SMAW theory, basic electrical principles, SMAW machines and set up, electrode identification and selection, materials selection and preparation, and production of beads and joints in the flat position.

Credits:

6.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.gntc.edu/student-services/index.php

Phone Number:

(706) 295-6963

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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