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    WELD 91CF - Manual Arc Welding Fundamentals

    Recent Professors
    Brendon Kirby, William Daniel
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026
    Class Size
    4–20 students
    Difficulty
    4.5Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    5
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of WELD 91CF
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    54 hours lecture and 108 hours lab per term. This course covers the make-up and use of constant current power supplies as found in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) with alternating current, direct current and pulsed current output variations. Elements of welding design, cost estimations, process selection and related welding symbols also will be covered. Students will gain entry level skills on Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) using ferrous and non-ferrous metals. (Degree Credit)
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 7:00pm–10:10pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 8:00am–9:25am, Mon Tue Wed Thu 8:00am–9:30am, Mon Tue Wed Thu 9:35am–12:45pm