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Welding:
GAS METAL ARC (MIG) WELDING PROCESS (WET 200)
Course Description
This course covers safe procedures for equipment set-up; fundamentals of gas metal arc
welding; and gas, electrode, and filler metal selection.
Learning Outcome
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
1. set up and adjust gas metal arc welding equipment;
2. select the correct shielding gas, electrodes, and filler metal; and
3. weld fillet, groove, and surfacing welds using the MIG welding process.
Course Objective
The participant should be able to successfully produce quality fillet, groove, and surfacing
welds on materials ranging from sheet metal to structural steel using the MIG welding
process.
Major Topics Covered
• Welding safety
• Equipment setup
• Fundamentals of gas metal arc welding and its applications
• Gas electrode wire and filler metal selection
Prerequisites
To obtain the maximum benefit from this training, participants should possess a fundamental
knowledge of fusion welding. In addition, participants must meet ONE of the following:
completion of Welding Safety & Overview of Processes (WPT 100), equivalent welding safety
training at a community college, or certification from a welding safety course.
Class Size
6
Course Duration
40 hours
1 hour
70