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Why Gas Metal Arc Welding

Students completing the proposed Gas Metal Arc Welding certificate will demonstrate production methods and techniques in gas metal arc welding including spray transfer, short arc transfer and cored wires.

Machine setup, gun handling, weld size, gun angle, wire feed and gas quantities will be learned with an emphasis on safety. Experience will be gained in the flat, horizontal, and vertical positions using various joint designs, fillet sizes, and material thickness.

Students will weld with consumable wire electrodes and learn three methods of metal transfer. Students will learn how to properly set up a machine and weld in various positions with ferrous and nonferrous material and how to regulate oxygen and acetylene for the oxyacetylene welding process. Students will also use math to read welding blueprints, and interpret welding symbols, gauges, and inspection techniques.

NOTE: This program is not financial aid eligible.

Discover careers and salaries for this program

Locations
East Campus
Quad-Cities Campus
Formats
On-campus
Number of Credits
14
Next Start Date
Any Time

Careers In Gas Metal Arc Welding

  • Construction Workers
  • Structural Iron and Steel Workers
  • Plumbers and Pipefitters
  • Sheet Metal Workers
  • Maintenance and Repair Workers

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Contact

Quad-Cities Campus

309-796-5341 or
309-796-5000

East Campus

309-854-1724