WT 116
Fundamental Welding Processes
Kishwaukee College · UGRD · Fall 2026
Catalog description
This course provides an introduction to safety, welding joint configurations, machine setup and welding theory. Multi-pass surfacing and fillet welds will be welded on 1/4 inch mild steel with the SMAW process using E6013 and E7014 electrodes in the flat and horizontal positions. Multi-pass surfacing and fillet welds will be welded on 1/8 inch mild steel with the GMAW process in the flat and horizontal positions. Butt joints will be both brazed as well as Oxy-fuel welded both autogenously and with filler in the flat position on 1/8 inch mild steel. Oxy-fuel cutting will be performed on 3/8 inch mild steel plate. GMAW welding of aluminum and carbon arc gouging will also be discussed. One hour lecture/discussion and two hours lab a week.
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
3A01
1 openSeats: 11/12 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 2:57 PM- Days & times
- Mo We · 9:00 – 11:30 AM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 17 – Oct 9
- Location
- B Wing 1405
- Instructor
- Meares, M
Section notes
This class will meet in the Booth area of the Welding Lab.
3A02
FullSeats: 12/12 seats Last recorded: Aug 13, 2026, 2:57 PM- Days & times
- Mo We · 5:00 – 7:30 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 17 – Oct 9
- Location
- B Wing 1405
- Instructor
- Schreur, U
Section notes
This class will meet in the Booth area of the Welding Lab.