WELD 58A - Basic Pipe Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding

    Recent Professors
    Erik Langarica
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    14 students
    Difficulty
    5.1Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    WELD 52 and WELD 56.
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    Theory and practical application of pipe joint preparation and design. AWS (American Welding Society), API (American Petroleum Institute), and ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) welding code specifications for pipe and pipe fittings: electrode selections; welding blueprint and pipe welding symbols; and SMAW pipe joints. Destructive and non-destructive testing and methods of inspection and testing. Prerequisite: WELD 52 and WELD 56.
    Usually Held
    Sat 3:00pm–8:15pm, Sat 3:00pm–9:35pm, Sat 8:00am–2:35pm, Sat 9:00am–2:50pm