WELD 1350 - Introduction to GMAW and Fabrication

Institution:

Central New Mexico Community College

Subject:

Description:

Introduces Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) short circuit and flux core welding safety, machine set up and shutdown procedures. Topics include personal protective equipment (PPE), GMAW/FCAW uses, advantages and disadvantages, constant voltage (CV) power source, DCEP/DCEN polarity, electrode types, shielding gasses, and weld discontinuities and defects identification and corrective practices. Lab exercises will include flat and horizontal positions on carbon steel.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Reading and Writing Skills 1

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

Notes:

15 theory hours 45 lab hours 15 hours additional instruction per term Previously WELD 1492

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2007 - 05/25/2022 

Institution Website:

www.cnm.edu

Phone Number:

(505) 224-3000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Trimester

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