ABRP 76 - Advanced Welding Methods

Course Description

  • Prerequisite: ABRP 65
  • ABRP majors only

Students will be introduced to the theory of advanced welding employed in welding different metal alloys.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of ABRP 76, the student will be able to:

  • Demonstrate fundamental procedures to properly set up and tune a MIG welder for use on automotive aluminum. Student will know how variables, such as wire types, wire speed, and shielding gases are different for aluminum compared to steel
  • Understand what qualifies as an acceptable bead on aluminum. Student will be able to perform a basic aluminum weld bead using a MIG welder
  • Demonstrate fundamental procedures to properly set up and tune a TIG welder for use on automotive aluminum
  • Understand what qualifies as an acceptable bead on aluminum. Student will be able to perform a basic aluminum weld bead using a TIG welder