Transcript title

Intro to SMAW

Credits

4

Grading mode

Standard letter grades

Total contact hours

80

Lecture hours

20

Lab hours

60

Prerequisites with concurrency

MFG 100.

Course Description

Focuses on introductory level skills used in structural plate welding in accordance with industry standards. Introduces basic welding processes, safety, nomenclature, and equipment operation for introduction to perform 1F and 2F weldments using Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW).

Course learning outcomes

1. Practice safe practices in an industrial manufacturing setting.
2. Set up, maintain, and operate Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) equipment at an introductory level for basic weldments.
3. Weld common basic joint assemblies with Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process to welding industry standards.
4. Apply basic visual examination principles and practices in accordance with welding industry standards.

Content outline

1. Welding Safety 
2. Personal safety by using proper protective gear
3. Power tool safety
4. Maintain a safe work area
5. Fundamentals of Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) operations
6. Welding equipment setup, shut down
7. Electrode characteristics
8. Welding arc length and travel speed
9. Welding starting, stopping and restarting techniques
10. Welding bead placement
11. Weld examination principles and practices in accordance with American Welding Society (AWS) standards

Required materials

This class requires the purchase of safety equipment, reference books, measurement equipment, and tools.