WELD 2016 - SMAW 5G and 6G Pipe Welding

5 Credit(s) 0 credits lecture/5 credits lab

This course covers hands-on training, utilizing 6010 and 7018 filler metals on carbon steel pipe with the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process. The focus of this course will be on 6010 open root passes with fill and cover passes being made with both 6010 and 7018 electrodes in the 5G and 6G positions. Pipe beveling will be completed by machining pipe coupons on lathe. The focus of this course will be preparing for an American Welding Society (AWS) qualification test on pipe in the 5G or 6G positions.

Course Prerequisite(s): WELD 1209, WELD 2000, WELD 2004, WELD 2006, and WELD 2008