WLD 104 - Shielded Metal ARC Welding I

Institution:

Augusta Technical College

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Description:

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, SMAW theory, basic electrical principles, introduction to SMAW machines, equipment set-up, identification and selections of low hydrogen, mild steel, and other common electrodes, joint design, selection and preparation of materials, production of materials, and production of beads and joints in the flat position.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.augustatech.edu

Phone Number:

(706) 771-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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