Start Term
2026-2027
Course Title
Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) II
Course Code
TEWT1315
Course Hours
90
Course Credits
3
Description
This course expands student competency in hands-on uses and practical application of GMAW. Shielding gas composition, selection, and appropriate flow rates are discussed. Students learn appropriate parameter selection for welding procedure requirements as necessary for GMAW proficiency. Pulsed-spray (GMAW-P) metal transfer mode and Metal Cored wire will be introduced. Students will be tested on their knowledge of GMAW using the AWS S.E.N.S.E Practical Performance Test and written exam.
Upon course completion, students will be able to:
• Describe the advantages and limitations of GMAW.
• Select proper equipment and parameters given welding procedure requirements.
• Describe shielding gas flow rates, composition, and selection.
• Perform 3F, 3G, 4F, and 4G welds with GMAW-S.
• Perform fillets and groove joints with GMAW-P.
• Build and weld the AWS Sense Widget.
• Pass the GMAW AWS Sense written test with 80% or higher, within 3 attempts.
• Perform 1F, 2F, and 3F downhill welds with Pulsed Metal Cored.
• Perform 2G Vee and a 3G Vee downhill with Pulsed Metal Cored.
