MIG Welding Techniques

Catalog description

Prerequisite: WEL 101 or consent of instructor ^ This course is for students who need to develop skills in gas metal arc welding (MIG/GMAW). The student will set up welding equipment and produce welds in all positions. Process variations to be used include short circuit, spray transfer and pulsed-spray arc with solid wire and composite (metal-core). Flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) (inner shield and dual shield). Metals to be welded include mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. (1.2) Special Note: This course meets the standards for the Illinois Manufacturing Workforce Ecosystem (IMWE) welding courses WELD 230 and WELD 232 Proficiency Credit Available Pass/No Credit Not Available