Flux Cored Arc Welding

Catalog description

Through classroom and/or shop/lab learning and assessment activities, students in this course will: explain Flux Cored Arc Welding process (FCAW); demonstrate the safe and correct set up of the FCAW workstation; correlate FCAW electrode classifications with base metals and joint criteria; demonstrate proper electrode selection and use based on metal types and thicknesses; perform surfacing welds with selected electrodes in the flat position; perform surfacing welds with selected electrodes in the horizontal position; produce basic FCAW welds on selected weld joints; and conduct visual inspection of FCAW welds.