WELD 207 - Gas Metal Arc (MIG) Welding

1. Demonstrate safe practices involved in GMAW. [c]

2. Describe constant voltage and wire feed welding processes. [e,f]

3. Demonstrate proper safety procedure in removal and refitting of gas cylinders to machines. [e,f]

4. Demonstrate removal and refitment of consumable spool. [e,f]

5. Demonstrate proper inspection, setup, and breakdown of GMAW equipment. [e,f]

6. Identify and disassemble/reassemble all parts of the GMAW gun/torch. [e,f]

7. Identify and GMAW five basic weld joints. [e,f]

8. Identify heat input and metal distortion. [e,f]

9.  GMAW in the flat, horizontal, vertical, and the overhead position. [e,f]

10.  GMAW with hard wire using short circuit, globular, and spray method welding. [e,f]

11. Make single and multipass GMAW welds. [e,f]

12.  Identify the gases used in GMAW . [e,f]

13. Perform routine maintenance on gas metal arc welding equipment. [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 -

• Shielding Gases used in GMA
• Troubleshooting GMA power sources and feeders
• Metal Transfer methods
• AWS Structural Steel visual acceptance criteria
• Safety in GMA Welding
• Welding defects and discontinuities
• AWS Filler metal identification
• Flux Cored welding techniques Aluminum
• identification system
• Cleaning aluminum