Intro to GMAW
Division: Business and Applied Tech
Department: Industrial Technology
Course: WELD 1220
Title: Intro to GMAW
Description: This is a course designed for welding technology majors to cover theory and practical hands-on experience with semi-automatic wire-fed machines. Emphasis is on safety and maintenance of equipment, basic fundamentals of each process, mode of transfers associated with gas metal arc welding (GMAW) processes, electrode selection, gas selection, proper regulator and flow meter calibration. Joint design and equipment troubleshooting will also be discussed.
Courses Taught Fall 2025
| Section | CRN | Schedule | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1220-800 | 6534 | MWF9:30 am-10:20 am | Western, Joe |
Courses Taught Spring 2026
| Section | CRN | Schedule | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1220-301 | 2461 | MW9:00 am-9:50 am | Western, Joe |
| 1220-301 | 2461 | Taught Online | Western, Joe |
| 1220-800 | 2923 | MW9:00 am-9:50 am | Western, Joe |
| 1220-800 | 2923 | Taught Online | Western, Joe |
| 1220-801 | 2462 | MW9:00 am-9:50 am | Western, Joe |
| 1220-801 | 2462 | Taught Online | Western, Joe |