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WLD 120 - Welding for Metal Sculpture


4 Credits, 6 Contact Hours (2 lec., 4 lab)

Basic welding techniques and processes used in metal sculpture design and fabrication. Includes oxyacetylene safety practice, oxyacetylene equipment handling, oxyacetylene welding procedures, assembly of portable equipment, oxyacetylene cutting and design, and oxyacetylene bronze build-up. Also includes arc welding safety practices, arc welding procedures, basic joint design, currents and polarities, arc welding machines and electrodes, and arc designing for sculpture.