WLD-150 Basic Ornamental Welding
This course is an introduction to the basic metal joining techniques. Areas to be covered include shop safety and proper procedures for setting up and using oxy-acetylene torch, electric welders and metal finishing tools. There will be an explanation of basic metallurgy and the relevance to joining dissimilar metals. Students will learn how to use welding and forging techniques to make metal sculpture, ornamental ironwork and decorative hand-built metal pieces. Fee is required. (3 contact hours)
Department
Mechanical Technologies