MJEG 3103 - Joining Methods I

Detailed investigation of the equipment, applications, main variables, safety, and common problems related to shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, flux-cored arc welding, submerged arc welding, and gas tungsten arc welding, as well as plasma and oxyfuel cutting. Emphasis is placed on control of process variables for improved weld quality and resolution of common problem. Course includes welding procedure development and code-based qualification, as well as introduction to mechanized and robotic welding processes. Class 2. Lab 3. Prerequisite(s): ENGR 1311, MJET 2021, and MJET 2023.