WELD 1122 — Shielded Arc Welding (SMAW) 3 Credit Hours
Theory and practice in the preparation and welding of steel joints in various positions using the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process. Safety, electrode selection, machine set-up, weld joint selection, and inspection and testing. Skill is developed in producing different groove and fillet welds in various positions. American Welding Society (AWS) testing standards are used. (1 lecture hour, 4 lab hours)