SMA Welding I

Catalog description

This course covers the theory and use of Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), including non-ferrous and ferrous metals, in the flat and horizontal positions. Topics include safety procedures, equipment set up, shut down, electrode selection, positions, materials, and applications. Students will learn to make quality shielded metal arc welds through hands-on muscle memory training and testing. 1 lecture hour and 4 lab hours per week are required for this course. This course requires a set of tools/supplies, if not already owned, to be purchased by the student and brought to the first class.