WEL 123 Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Basic)

3 credits
Lecture: 2 per week Laboratory: 3 per week Total: 3 per week

Teaches operation of AC and DC power sources, welding polarities, heats and electrodes for use in joining various metal alloys by the arc welding process. Deals with running beads, butt, and fillet welds in all positions. Emphasizes safety procedures.

Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 5 hours per week.