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metals fabrication and welding technology (MFWT)
MFWT 106 (3 credits)
Gas Metal Arc Welding/Plasma Arc Cutting

Provides a thorough technical understanding of welding
safety, gas metal arc welding fundamentals, gas metal arc
equipment adjustments, metal transfer, and shielding gases.
Provides training to develop the manual skill necessary to
make high quality gas metal arc welds in all positions on mild
steel from 1/16" to 3/8" thickness with single and multiple
passes, using short circuit transfer.

MFWT 111 (3 credits)
Metals Fabrication I: Introduction to Hand and
Machine Processes

Introduction to tools, materials, and equipment required
to fabricate basic sheet metal projects. Students develop
an understanding of seaming, hemming, and fastening
techniques. Safety standards according to Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) are covered.

MFWT 121 (3 credits)
HVAC Duct Design and Fabrication

Teaches how to properly design and fabricate duct systems
relative to low-pressure HVAC systems. Machinery, seaming,
connecting, and basic layout techniques are covered. Course
includes the interpretation of applicable Sheet Metal and Air
Conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA)
codes for duct construction.
Prerequisite: MFWT 111

MFWT 126 (3 credits)
Drafting Fundamentals

Introduction to drafting and sketching techniques. Major
topics include geometric construction, drafting equipment,
and orthographic projections. Mechanical drawing required.

MFWT 156 (2 credits)
Oxy-Acetylene Welding, Cutting, and Brazing

Offers a technical understanding of oxy-acetylene welding,
flame cutting, brazing fundamentals, and welding safety.
Training for manual skill necessary to produce high quality
welds on mild steel in all positions. Manual and mechanized
flame cutting and brazing mild steel also included.
Prerequisite: MFWT 111

MFWT 161 (3 credits)
Metals Fabrication II: Parallel Line Development and
Machine Processes

Instruction in the use of precision measuring tools and
saws. Use of parallel line method of pattern development for
fabrication of elbows, tees, and offsets using sheet metal,
pipe, and plate materials are covered.
Prerequisite: MFWT 111

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MFWT 166 (3 credits)
Industrial Applications I: Fabrication Blueprint
Reading

Discusses the equipment used in the various fabrication
and welding trades, such as sheet and plate products plus
structures, tubing, pipe, and the various alloys of steel,
aluminum and stainless steel. Included is the application
of metals for industrial, commercial, and manufacturing
design.
Prerequisite: MFWT 111

MFWT 171 (2 credits)
Materials of the Trade and Applied Metallurgy

Covers the common materials, designations, and methods
of measurement used in the various fabrication and welding
trades. Sheet and plate products plus structures, tubing,
pipe, and the various alloys of steel, aluminum, and stainless
steel are discussed.

MFWT 207 (4 credits)
Shielded Metal Arc Welding

Provides students with a thorough technical understanding
of shielded metal arc welding fundamentals, welding
safety, welding machines, and electrode classifications and
selections. It also provides training to develop the manual
skill necessary to produce high quality shielded metal arc
welds in all positions on mild steel from 16 gage to 1" plate
with single and multiple passes. The welding process using
mild steel electrodes with low hydrogen and iron powder flux
coatings while using AC and DC power sources is covered.
Prerequisite: MFWT 156

MFWT 212 (4 credits)
Metals Fabrication III: Triangulation Pattern

Developmental and Advanced Machine Processes Designed
to introduce students to the triangulation method of pattern
development. Using this discipline of pattern development,
students design, lay out, and fabricate transitions,
Y-branches and other irregular fittings related to sheet metal,
piping, and miscellaneous plate fabrication according to job
specifications. Students also learn advanced machinery
set-up techniques relative to the fabrication of components
designed using this layout process. Instruction in the use of
precision measuring tools, iron workers, press brakes, and
saws are also major topics covered.
Prerequisites: MFWT 111 and MFWT 161



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