AC Fundamentals

This course provides instruction in the fundamentals of acetylene cutting and the basic SMAW (stick) welding. Topics covered are acetylene torch cutting equipment, safety and use; welding safety, welding hand tools type of welding machines and welding rods, determining types of metal, welding passes, beads, and joints. This course is also taught as ATM 104, AUT 112, BET 201, EET 104, ELM 201, ENT 109, IET 143, ILT 143, and MNT 144.