An introductory course covering care and use of arc and oxyfuel welding equipment, regulators, torches, cylinders, power sources, electrodes, characteristics of operation, welding of steels and special applications. Introduction to techniques of welding mild steel. Mechanical properties of metals and types of joints are also covered.
A continuation of METL 140, additional training in welding horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions of mild steel. Emphasis is placed on alloys and special applications.
Prerequisite: METL 140 or consent of instructor Course Fee: $50.00
Setup and operation of equipment and control of welding variables, types of power sources, and characteristics of operation, shielding gases, filler materials, quality assurance, and weld defects in metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding and flux cored arc welding.
Prerequisite: METL 140 or consent of instructor Course Fee: $50.00
An introduction to machining. The student will become familiar with basic theory and operations performed on various manual and automated machine tools. Instruction includes the selection of speeds and feeds and the identification and conditioning of associated cutting tools.
A study of equipment, metals, and procedures used to design, fabricate, and finish welded projects. Students combine skills of drafting, welding, and problem solving in developing functional projects.
Prerequisite: METL 140 or consent of instructor Course Fee: $20.00
This course is designed to explore accepted industrial foundry techniques. Laboratory learning experience and individually directed research will emphasize pattern design and construction, various mold-making processes, and other industrial manufacturing processes.
Theory and practice in repair and maintenance of commonly used metals using oxygen fuel, shielded metal arc (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), and gas tungsten arc (GTAW) welding processes. Students work on practice exercises and “live” projects.
Prerequisites: METL 140 and consent of instructor Course Fee: $30.00
A planned and supervised work-learning experience in industry, business, government or community service agencies related to the program of study.
Prerequisites: Two semesters of attendance at Montana State University-Northern, approval of advisor, Dean of the College of Technical Sciences, and cooperative education coordinator Pass/Fail only
Metal sculpture is a lecture/studio course which is team taught by art and welding faculty. The course examines all phases of the creative process from concept to criticism of the finished form. Both abstract and representational sculpture will be examined with emphasis on welding fabrication.
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Course Fee: $50.00
Prerequisite: METL 140 or consent of instructor
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