I. General Information

1. Course Title:
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

2. Course Prefix & Number:
CMAE 1564

3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:

Credits: 3

Lecture Hours: 1.5

Lab Hours: 0.75

4. Course Description:

Students will study and demonstrate safety practices with Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW). Students will also be introduced to the types of power sources used for arc welding, process applications, electrode selections, overview of weld types, and other work-related safety conditions in the welding field. Time will be spent in the lab developing skills utilizing SMAW processes. Welds will be made in the flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions. Written and fundamental tests will be completed in accordance with American Welding Society (AWS) codes and standards.

5. Placement Tests Required:

Accuplacer (specify test):

Reading College Level CLC or Reading College Level, and Fundamentals of Math Pre-College Level or Math Pre-College Level or Math Introductory College Level or Algebra College Level or Pre-Calculus College Level or Calculus College Level

Score:

6. Prerequisite Courses:

There are no prerequisites for this course.

9. Co-requisite Courses:

There are no corequisites for this course.

II. Transfer and Articulation

1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:

This course is offered collaboratively with Central Lakes College, Hennepin Technical College, Lake Superior College, Northland Community & Technical College, Northwest Technical College, Pine Technical & Community College, Riverland Community College, Saint Paul College, and St. Cloud Technical & Community College through the Minnesota State Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence. Courses are transferable within all the listed colleges.

III. Course Purpose

1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):

Welding Technology, Certificate

IV. Learning Outcomes

1. College-Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies	Students will be able to:
Analyze and follow a sequence of operations	Determine weld quality by following procedures for visual inspections of welds in accordance with American Welding Society (AWS) standards.
Utilize appropriate technology	Operate SMAW equipment according to industry standards and practices.
Work as a team member to achieve shared goals	Demonstrate safety habits consistent with industry standards and college policy.

2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of the course:

• Demonstrate the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during welding;
• Demonstrate safety habits consistent with industry standards and college policy;
• Operate SMAW equipment according to industry standards and practices;
• Differentiate SMAW setup requirements and techniques from other welding processes;
• Identify factors that affect electrode selection;
• Determine weld quality by following procedures for visual inspections of welds in accordance with American Welding Society (AWS) standards;
• Perform welds in the flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions with appropriate electrodes; and
• Examine the SMAW applications used in current industry practices.

V. Topical Outline

Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.

1. Lecture Sessions

1. Weld Joint Preparation
• Bevel
• V groove
• Root Opening
• Root face
2. Weld discontinuities
• Porosity
• Undercut
• Incomplete fusion
• Incomplete joint penetration
• Excessive reinforcement
• Under-fill
• Concave root surface (suck-back)
• Non-uniformity
• Improper leg size
• Overlap
• Arc-strikes
• Slag inclusions
3. Destructive Weld Tests
• Face bend
• Root bend
• Tensile pull
4. Non-Destructive Weld Tests
• Die-penetrant
• Visual inspection
• Mag particle
5. Welding Process Sheet
• Pre-qualified
6. Welding Qualification Record
• Destructive test
• Non-destructive test

2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions

1. Puddle Fusion
   • Rod 6010
   • Rod 7018
   • Rod 7024
2. High Deposition Rod Group Welds
   • Lap
   • Tee
   • Multi-Pass
3. Fast-Fill, Fast-Freeze Techniques
   • Whip-n-pause technique
   • Lap
   • Tee
   • Groove
   • Multi-pass
4. Low Hydrogen Applications
   • Lap
   • Tee
   • Groove
   • Multi-pass
5. Weld Positions
   • Flat
   • Horizontal
   • Vertical
   • Overhead
6. Multi Pass
• Tee
• Lap
7. Groove Weld (Open Root)
• Root pass
• Filler passes
• Cover pass
8. Groove Weld (Backing Strip)
• Root pass
• Filler passes
• Cover pass
• Backer removal
9. Pipe to Plate
• Die penetrant test
10. Pipe Welding Positions
• 1G
• 2G
• 5G
• 6G
11. Stainless Steel
• Lap
• Tee
• Groove
• Multi-pass