WT 113 - Introduction to Inert Gas and Aluminum Welding

Credits: 5
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 55
Lab Hours: 0
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Basic inert gas welding theory of operation and safety requirements. Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) processes and electrode selection based on the AWS electrode classification system. Includes an introduction to hands-on welding techniques in the shop setting.

Prerequisite: WT 111 and WT 114 and WT 211 with a D or higher.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Understand the theories of operation and the equipment used in the inert gas welding processes.
Demonstrate correct use of gas welding equipment, and safety practices.
Understand the aluminum welding theory.
Demonstrate an understanding of the AWS electrode classification system.
Demonstrate correct shop procedures (safety, housekeeping, equipment).
Demonstrate manual techniques for making welds using inert gas processes.
Demonstrate use of proper welding-related terminology as applied to gas welding processes.
PROGRAM OUTCOME: Demonstrate safe and healthy of welding practices.

Course Contents

Inert gas welding equipment setup and principles of operation.
Correct use of gas welding equipment, and safety practices.
Aluminum welding theory.
AWS electrode classification system.
Correct shop procedures (safety, housekeeping, equipment).
Manual techniques for making welds using inert gas processes.
Use of proper welding-related terminology as applied to gas welding processes.

Instructional Units: 5