WELD - 2110 Downhill Pipe Welding - SMAW

Prerequisite(s): WELD-1250 or instructor consent
This course provides students with a thorough understanding of shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) fundamentals and preparation for welding carbon steel pipe with an emphasis on downhill travel utilizing E6010, E7010, and E8010 electrodes. Training and practice are utilized to develop the manual dexterity skills necessary to produce quality groove welds on carbon steel pipe in the 2G, 5G, and 6G positions according to code standards.

Credits: 3
Lecture Classroom Hours: 30
Vocational Laboratory Hours: 45