WELD 113A - INTRODUCTION TO PIPE WELDING

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    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
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    Credits
    4
    Prerequisite
    WELD-101C, Co-requisite: WELD-113B
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    First in a series that provides fundamental theory and application of pipe welding using the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process. Procedures leading to skillfulness in weld-joint design, pre-weld fit up, basic metallurgy and related welding codes and standards are emphasized. Emphasis on weld positions 1G, 2G, 5G, and 6G using mild steel electrodes, in accordance with American Petroleum Institute API-1104.
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