MFGT 120 - Gas Metal Arc Welding

3 Credit Hours

In this introductory course students will be introduced to the Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) principles, processes and safe practice. Through practice and application, student will associate GMAW electrode classifications with base metals, joint criteria and build pads of weld beads in the flat and horizontal positions. Students will produce basic GMAW welds on selected weld joints and perform visual inspection of welds for quality and tolerance.

Repeatable: Y