NWCCD Catalog 2025-2026 
  
    Apr 24, 2025  
NWCCD Catalog 2025-2026
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WELD 1773 - Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)


This course covers equipment, setup, electrode selection, gas selection and welding techniques used in the gas metal arc welding (GMAW) processes for short arc, pulse and pulse spray using .035 and .045 wire. Course training utilizes the American Welding Society (AWS) standards of acceptability to develop the manual skills necessary to produce quality single and multiple pass welds in all positions on thin, medium plate.
Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in WELD 1555 Welding Tech Safety and Problem Solving or instructor consent
Minimum Credits: 5
Grading: Letter



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