GSTP 1230 — - Gunsmith Welding and Metallurgy
Prerequisite: none Corequisite: none This course focuses on gunsmith welding skills required for basic oxy/ fuel, stick, Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) and Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding equipment, procedures and safety. Students will learn appropriate welding techniques as applied to various materials and joint types. Instruction will also be provided on soft soldering, silver brazing, brass brazing as well as heat treatment of metals commonly used by the gunsmith. Metals include Course Listings & Descriptions 0-1, 5-7, 1095, 12-L-14, 8620, 4140. In addition, some stainless and non- ferrous metals are reviewed. Transfer Curriculum Goal(s): none