WT 131 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding for Beginners

Credits: 2
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 11
Lab Hours: 22
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW). Welding of structural steel plate in the flat position using E6010 and E7018 electrodes with emphasis on shop safety.

Prerequisite: None.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Identify hazards associated with SMAW welding of steel.
Work safely in the weld shop environment.
Describe SMAW operating principles.
Select electrode type for a given application.
Setup and safely operate SMAW equipment.
Make flat and horizontal welds using E6010 and E7018 electrodes.
Use the AWS electrode identification system.

Course Contents

Shop safety.
SMAW theory of operation.
SMAW equipment setup.
Flat and horizontal welding of carbon steel plate using SMAW.
Electrode identification and selection criteria.

Instructional Units: 2.5