3.00 Credits
Through lecture and hands on application, this course will cover the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding process (GTAW); set up of the GTAW workstation; GTAW filler metal classifications and base metals and joint criteria; filler wire selection and use based on metal types and thickness; the building of pads of weld beads with selected filler in various positions; basic GTAW welds on selected weld joints and how visual inspection of welds are done. Within this process we will cover: Safety, Welding Terminology, Welding equipment, Heat Settings, Joint Construction, Filler Selection, Welding and fit up Techniques.