WELD 1100 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

Institution:

Utah State University

Subject:

Welding (USU Eastern)

Description:

Designed for welding technology majors who plan on choosing a career in the welding industry. This is also a beginning course but covers more theory and hands-on practice to help develop the necessary skills to become a proficient welder. Covers safety aspects associated with welding and fabrication, SMAW, carbon arc cutting and oxy-fuel cutting, fundamentals of electricity as it relates to the SMAW process, joint design and base metal preparation, preheat/interpass temperatures, heat input/cooling rates, AWS electrode classifications, ASTM base metal identification, and welding procedures and quality of the welds associated with the SMAW process. Proper use of oxy-fuel with portable and line burning applications will also be taught. (5 joint designs)Campus: USU-CEU only

Credits:

7.00 - 0.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.usu.edu

Phone Number:

(435) 797-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

General Education

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