WEL 170 - Applications of GMAW & FCAW

Credit(s): 3
Lecture/Lab Contact Hours: 1, 4

This course provides information that is needed by all persons going into the field of welding. The focus of this course is correctly matching the welding process to the metal being welded. The processes are explained in detail and the course provides quality control data and reference material that is of high interest to welding personnel. Areas of concentration will include: Advanced gas metal arc welding (GMAW) and flux cored arc welding (FCAW) processes, nomenclature and definitions specific to this process, and safety, weld quality control, and other related welding information.
Applicable toward graduation at Sandburg where program structure permits:
Degree or Certificate: AAS, AGS, and Certificates where applicable (1.2)

Offered: Fall or Spring
Prerequisite(s): WEL 168 with a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment.
General Education: Not Applicable