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Dec 30, 2024
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WLD 296 - SMAW and Applied Fundamentals
Credits: 3
2 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours
Prerequisites: WLD 295
Co-requisites: MAT 191
Description
This course is designed for students in the Sheet Metal Apprentice program. Students learn shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) applications to light gauge carbon steels. Fundamentals of the SMAW process and applications for the sheet metal industry are discussed. Students learn the process of inspection and maintenance of equipment and minor repairs. Extensive hands-on practice of SMAW welding is performed by the student.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:
- Describe principles of flux coatings and their application to base metal to weld.
- Choose an appropriate electrode given a base metal to weld and position to weld in.
- Explain applications of polarity in terms of penetration of base metal and application to electrode choice.
- Perform maintenance and minor repair operations on SMAW equipment.
- Execute butt, lap, tee and outside corner welds on 12 gage black iron in flat, vertical and overhead positions using solid wire.
- Execute butt, lap, tee and outside corner welds on 16 gage black iron in flat and vertical positions using solid wire.
- Execute butt, lap, tee and outside corner welds on 12 and 16 gage black iron in flat and vertical positions using flux cored wire.
- Fit up and weld a series of sheet metal products using both 16 and 12 gage metal and requiring position welding in the SMAW process.
Listed Topics
- Electrode codes and selection
- Polarity and penetration
- Maintenance of equipment
- SMAW technique for flat position
- SMAW technique for vertical position
- SMAW technique for overhead position
- SMAW nomenclature
- Light gage versus heavy gage applications
- Electrode and polarity selection
Reference Materials
Instructor-approved textbook and materials
Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals: - Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 04/26/2024
Last Reviewed: 04/26/2024
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