WELD 170 - INTRODUCTION TO ARC WELDING

    Recent Professors
    K. Young, D. Barnes, R. Hardin, J. Fife
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    15–23 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This is a course to advance beginning arc welding skills with an emphasis on SMAW. Power sources, electrode identification, weldability of metals, joint design, air arc, oxyacetylene cutting, and introduction to GTAW and GMAW are covered in this course. Course activities include learning to weld stringer and weave beads, butt and fillet welds in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions. A portion of this course may be offered in a distance education format.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 7:00am–11:50am, Mon Tue Wed Thu 5:00pm–9:50pm, Mon Wed 5:00pm–9:50pm, Tue Thu 5:00pm–9:50pm