Central Arizona College
8470 N. Overfield Rd.
Coolidge, AZ 85228
Phone: (520) 494-5206 Fax: (520) 494-5212
WLD 222 Gas Metal Arc Welding
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Description:
Short-circuiting, spraying and globular transferring of
ferrous and non-ferrous metals and flux-cored welding in
the flat and horizontal positions, with emphasis on proper
use and care of equipment and safety procedures.
Credit Hours: 3
Effective Term: Fall 2008
Terms Offered: Fall and Spring
Teaching Methods: Lab Lecture
Modalities: Face to Face
Prerequisite(s): WLD120, WLD121
Corequisite(s): None
Times for Credit: 1
Grading Option: A/F
Credit Breakdown: 2 Lectures, 3 Labs
Cross Listed: None
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Outcomes:
1. Identify and use designated Gas Metal Arc Welding
machines.
2. Identify and explain the cause of common weld defects
with GMAW.
3. Demonstrate the ability to weld various types of metals
with GMAW process.
4. Explain and demonstrate the operation of flux-cored arc
welding.
5. State how blow holes are formed and how to remedy.
6. Identify the cause of poor penetration.
7. Describe three parameters of good welding.
Standards: Standards met per American Welding Society Standards
(www.aws.org):
