Dec 07, 2025  
2025-2026 College Catalog 
  
2025-2026 College Catalog

WEL 123 - Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Basic)


Credits: 3
Teaches operation of AC and DC power sources, welding polarities, heats and electrodes for use in joining various metal alloys by the arc welding process. Deals with running beads, butt and fillet welds in all positions. Emphasizes safety procedures.

Lecture 2 hours.
Laboratory 3 hours.