WLDG 229 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding Theory

Description
This course introduces you to the fundamentals of shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) equipment and techniques, beginning with the characteristics and applications of SMAW electrodes. You’ll explore the classification and production process of cast iron and steel, as well as the characteristics, weldability and applications of carbon steels, alloy steels and alloy steel filler metals. You will also examine the SMAW process on mild steel and the weld procedures and parameters for SMAW fillet welds and groove welds. The course concludes with an examination of Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) test procedures.

3 Credits

Time Guidelines
The standard instructional time for this course is 66 hours.