WELD 272 - Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding

1. Demonstrate the proper safety procedures in GMAW. [e,f]

2. Learn proper AWS Standard Welding Terms and Definition. [e,f]

 3. Perform weld restarts that are smooth and even with GMAW using short circuiting transfer equipment on mild steel. [e,f]

4. Perform single and multi-pass GMAW welds.

5. Perform Multi-pass fillet GMAW welds in horizontal, vertical and overhead positions. [e,f]

6. Perform GMAW welds increasing in length through the semester to minimum of 8 inches. [e, f]

7. Perform GMAW welds on variable thicknesses of material. [e, f]

 8. Perform GMAW using spray transfer on thick ¼" or greater mild steel in the flat position. [e,f]

 9. Perform GMAW lap, tee welds on aluminum in the flat position. [e,f]

10. Understand welding procedure specifications (WPS) and be able to follow them. [e, f]

11. Understand the basic metallurgical properties of steel and aluminum and how they are affected by                                               welding. [e, f]

 12. Understand GMAW electrode selection. [e, f] 

 13. Demonstrate ability to prepare weldments and attempt to earn a nationally recognized certification from AWS [e, f]

 14. Demonstrate ability to read and interpret technical documents. [b, e]

 15. Demonstrate ability to use various types of software applicable to course. [a]

Note: The letters () after each objective reflect the program to course mapping process required by ATMAE Accreditation.

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -

• NCGA (National Cylinder Gas Association) Code
• Safety Devices
• Color Codes
• Check Valve devices
• AWS (American Welding Society) filler material code
• ANSI/ASC Z49.1 Code Brazing filler materials
• Cutting/Welding Tip selection
• Fluxes
• Welding symbols
• Weld defects and discontinuities