Course Number | Course Title / Description / MnTC Goals / Prerequisites | Credits | ||
WELD | 1312 | Welding Processes | 4 | |
The course introduces common welding processes used in industry today. Subjects covered include principles of joining methods, shielding gases, filler rods and wires, electrodes, power supplies, equipment and safety practices. Common industry codes are introduced to identify procedures, specifications and quality requirements. Detailed study will focus on the Oxy-fuel and Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process. Shop exercises will be used to introduce the welding methods, equipment set-up and operation, welding procedures and safety expectations. |