Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Course #

215

This is an instructor led, competency based program designed for mechanics to obtain the knowledge of metals and its conditions. They will learn how to select the proper welding filler metal and apply the correct welding procedure in order to make a structurally sound joint. 

Approved CEU Credits:

2 Credits

 

Prerequisite:

This course is designed for mechanics with minimal knowledge of welding. Host Company must provide ALL welding equipment.

Format:

This is a 3 hour , two days a week, for 3.5 weeks course.

 

Cost:

$595.00

 

Learner Outcomes:

 

The students will acquire the basic fundamentals of the welding procedure.

  1. The student will recognize the major components and draw the basic welding current path.
    2.  
  2. Given a group of examples welds the students will identify which welds were properly shielded with gas.
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  3. The student will be given a list of different welding procedures and will match them with the proper current and potential settings.
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The student will identify the components of a welding machine and be able to select the proper PPE for any given job.

  1. Given photos of welds the student will identify and label all of the components.
    2.  
  2. Given a task the student will select the proper PPE for the job.
    3.    

The student will be able to select the proper electrodes for a number of applications.

  1. Given several electrodes the student will identify its classification.
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  2. Given several applications the student will select the proper electrodes for that application.

 

Given a group of sample plates the student will grind, bevel and properly fit-up these plates to be welded.

  1. The student will be able to grind the 60 degree included angle for the proper fit-up.
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  2. The student will be able to select the proper root opening for fit-up.
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Using the previously prepared plates, the student will complete an acceptable root pass and a cover pass.

  1. he student will be given a special electrode that detects the proper angle and will have to move the electrode until they are able to move six feet with out losing the angle.
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  2. Given scrap steel plates the student will select the proper voltage and current for the material to be welded.
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  3. The student will inspect and identify the failures of the weld such as, under cut, under fill, overlap, and incomplete fusion.