WEL 120 - Basic Welding Technology

Institution:

Southern Maine Community College

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Description:

This course is designed to provide the theory of shielded metal arc welding, oxy fuel usage. Topics the students will cover include shop safety, welding equipment, terminology, striking the arc, metallurgy, critical temperatures, quality control, welding distortion and defects, blue print reading for welders, joint design, and weld symbols. The student will be introduced to codes and standards, API, ASME, Maine State and AWS standards I.A.W. AWS D1.1. This course is designed to prepare the student for various certification requirements with an emphasis on preparation for welder certification testing. Pre requisite: MAT 020; Co requisite: WEL 121.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.smccME.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 741-5500

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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