Course Description
Upon course completion, the student will be able to explain the principles of MIG welding, MIG power supplies, and MIG joint preparation. The student also will weld various joint designs in the flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions using the MIG process.
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Safely set up and operate a gas metal arc welder (GMAW)
- Explain the principles of GMAW
- Select the proper filler metal, gases and parameters for a given GMAW weld
- Troubleshoot GMAW weld discontinuity
- Apply safety, professionalism, and Industrial etiquette
General Education Distribution Area
AAS Technical Elective