SMAW PLATE (Stick)

SMAW PLATE (STICK) Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding.

This course covers and follows fundamentals, safety, and principles of the SMAW welding process to ISO standards and regulations. You will learn proper PPE, basics in material preparation/Fit-up, welding techniques, welding positions, electrode selection, welding code acceptance criteria. Welding positions will include: 1F-1G (Flat), 2F-2G (Horizontal), 3F-3G (Vertical) & 4F-4G (Overhead) both in Fillet and Groove weld. Both 6010 and 7018 Rods will be used on welding process. Student’s welding specimens will be mechanically evaluated for qualification to ASME Section 9 code standards and AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code acceptance criteria. Students will also be evaluated in lecture educational knowledge for fulfillment of Lab/class hours. Upon completion of this course students will receive a certificate of proficiency in introduction to SMAW (Stick) on plate. Students will also be capable of performing general entry-level assembly and maintenance welding in fabrication shop and tank or vessel welding.