WEL 104 - Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

Institution:

Luzerne County Community College

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Description:

Through lecture and hands on application, this course will cover the Shielded Metal Arc Welding process (SMAW); set up of the SMAW workstation; SMAW electrode classifications and base metals and joint criteria; electrode selection and use based on metal types and thickness; the building of pads of weld beads with selected electrodes in various positions; basic SMAW welds on selected weld joints and how visual inspection of welds are done. Within this process we will cover: Safety, Welding Terminology, Welding equipment, Heat Settings, Joint Construction, Filler Selection, Welding and fit up Techniques.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Institution Website:

www.luzerne.edu

Phone Number:

(570) 740-0200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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