WELD 52 - Intro to Welding and Oxy-Acetylene Welding

    Recent Professors
    Maille E. McCallister
    Recent Semesters
    Summer 2026
    Class Size
    18 students
    Credits
    3
    Summer 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    Overview of GMAW (gas metal arc welding), GTAW (gas tungsten arc welding), SMAW (shielded metal arc welding), and OFW (oxy-fuel welding) processes. Also the OFC (oxy-fuel cutting) and Plasma Arc cutting technologies are included. Gas welding processes: background, safety, applications and methods of operation; welding, burning, brazing and soldering. Activities include learning to weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue Wed Thu 1:30pm–3:40pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 12:00pm–1:20pm