MFAB 121

Intro to Shielded Metal Arc Welding I (SMAW I) (4 CR)

Prerequisite or corequisite: MFAB 120 or MFAB 127

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to perform oxy-fuel cutting (OFC), oxy-fuel welding (OFW) and brazing, shielded metal arc welding (SMAW). The SMAW portion of the course will cover positions but will be limited to AWS U-bend tests with backing and fillet welds. All welds will be tested according to industry standards. The student will be required to provide ANSI Z87 safety glasses and may be expected to provide other basic hand tools and/or equipment. 1 hr. lecture, 6 hrs. lab/wk.
Associated Costs: In addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks, this course has additional expense considerations that are estimated to be $30 to $150.