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Introduction and Course Outcomes

We are excited to introduce you to the art and science of wire feed welding, a versatile and essential technique in the realm of metal fabrication and joining! Whether you are a seasoned professional looking to refine your skills or a newcomer eager to dive into the world of welding, this guide is designed to be your comprehensive companion as you embark on your wire feed welding journey.

Course Description

This (lecture) course focuses on the principles, procedures, and operation of equipment to properly and safely use the Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW), including both the dual shield and inner-shield processes.

This (lab) course focuses on the application and operation of equipment to use properly and safely the Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Flux Cord Arc Welding (FCAW) equipment.

Course Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this (lecture) course students will be able to:

  • Identify and safely assemble equipment needed for GMAW and FCAW
  • Prepare a work area for GMAW and FCAW
  • Prepare metal for GMAW and FCAW procedures using proper joint design, equipment, and different joint preparation techniques
  • List the advantages and limitations, types of power sources, different types of welding guns and selecting different welding wire
  • Identify and use common types of shop equipment and hand tools to safely perform GMAW and FCAW welding/fabrication procedures
  • List common considerations for using wire welding carbon steel, aluminum, stainless steel, and copper
  • Comply with hazardous material laws and processes
  • Follow industry standard safe practices, including the using and wearing of all safety equipment needed to weld or be in a welding environment

Upon successful completion of this (lab) course students will be able to:

  • Select the proper metals and consumable materials, including electrodes, wire, filler metal, and/or shielding gases, for various welding tasks by using metallurgy principles
  • Prepare metal for welding or cutting procedures using proper equipment and joint preparation techniques for ferrous and non-ferrous metals
  • Use welding machines, shop equipment, and hand tools to safely perform welding and/or fabrication procedures
  • Select, assemble, and adjust welding machines for various processes to produce welds that meet AWS standards
  • Demonstrate the ability to start an arc, run a bead, and assess a weld puddle
  • Use proper welding techniques to produce welds on lap joints, corner joints, T-joints, and/or butt joints in a variety of positions, including 1F, 2F, 3F, and 4F and/or 1G, 2G, 3G, and 6G
  • Use math to make equipment adjustments and/or calibrations and to complete fabrication projects
  • Use visual inspection methods and/or destructive testing to identify defects and/or discontinuities
  • Follow ANSI Z49 safety standards, including recommended practices for personal protective equipment and hazardous material laws/processes

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