WELD - 2115 Uphill Pipe Welding - SMAW

Prerequisite(s): WELD-1250 or instructor consent
This course provides the student with a thorough understanding of shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) fundamentals and preparation for welding carbon steel pipe with emphasis on uphill travel utilizing E6010 and E7018 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