WELD 130 - Welding Metallurgy and Testing

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0

Prerequisite(s): None

Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

This is an introductory course in metallurgy that focuses on the properties of metal that welders should understand. Topics include the properties of various metals and the effect of heat on metals when welding. Methods of testing welds are also studied.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Demonstrate the ability to interpret characteristics of common commercial metals from the results of mechanical and physical testing using correct metallurgical terminology.
Be able to identify carbon and alloy steels based on their elemental composition, heat treatment and cold worked properties, and describe their commercial application.
Demonstrate the ability to identify non-ferrous metals, their alloying elements and their uses in the welding industry.
Describe various destructive and non-destructive tests on commercial metals and analyze the results.
Explain the hardening, tempering and weldability of commercial metals.