GMAW, commonly known as "MIG" welding, is an extremely versatile process for joining metal. For those people looking for a comprehensive training program in MIG welding, we offer a 10 session evening course that runs on Tuesdays and Thursday nights from 6:00 – 9:00. This night class is a combination of lecture and hands-on practice. Our brand-new facility boasts 16 welding stations with state-of –the-art MIG welding machines, a large area for project lay-out, and is climate controlled and well ventilated. Students will also have access to TIG and Stick welders, Plasma cutters, and a variety of other metal shop equipment. Our instructors are both knowledgeable and motivated to teach you the basics of MIG welding. This class is designed for beginners, and those people who have been MIG welding awhile but want to take their skills to the next level. Upon completion, students will be familiar with safety, equipment, equipment set up, setting the machine for the material to be welded, and proper welding techniques.

Tuition includes everything needed to successfully complete the program, but some students may want to purchase additional supplies or materials for projects. Both are available next door at Mahany Welding Supply.

Topics Covered Include:

• Safety for Welders 
• The GMAW process
• Types of GMAW equipment
• Assembling a GMAW system
• Welding steel in the Flat, Horizontal, Vertical, and Overhead positions
• Proper techniques for "tee" ,"lap", "corner", "butt", and "edge" joints
• Welding defects; causes and cures
• Choosing proper filler metal alloy and size for the job
• Techniques for MIG welding thin sheet metal
• Techniques for MIG welding light structural and dissimilar thickness steel
• Aluminum MIG welding equipment and proper welding techniques
• Flux-cored Steel filler metals and proper welding techniques
• Plasma Cutting Equipment and proper cutting techniques
• GTAW (TIG) Equipment and proper technique
• Abrasives and Metal Finishing Applications