This course provides a comprehensive overview of the Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) process with an emphasis on applications relevant to welding inspection, engineering, and quality assurance personnel. Participants will review the fundamental principles of GMAW, including equipment configuration, transfer modes, shielding gases, filler metal classifications, and operational variables that influence weld quality.
The course also examines pre-weld preparation, post-weld considerations, and common troubleshooting issues associated with wire feed systems and welding guns. Special attention is given to how process variables affect weld discontinuities, procedure compliance, and inspection outcomes in industrial fabrication and construction environments.
Designed as continuing education for inspectors, engineers, and technical professionals, this training supports improved communication with welding personnel and enhances the ability to evaluate welding procedures, production welds, and overall process suitability in code-governed work.