WELD 1146 Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
Course Information
| Course Number | WELD 1146 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding |
| Description | In this course students will obtain a better knowledge of how to access the programs of the different machines being used. Students will weld in out of position welds. This course will give students more lab time to practice pipe welding. Students will also learn how to pulse gas tungsten arc welding on stainless steel and Aluminum. (Prerequisite: WELD 1045 - Introduction to GTAW or equivalent from another technical college or instructor approval.) |
| Total Credits | 3 |
| Total Hours | 80 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 1 Credit, 27 Hours |
| Lab | 2 Credits, 53 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
Prerequisite: WELD 1045 - Introduction to GTAW or equivalent from another technical college or instructor approval.
Institutional Core Competencies
- Communication - Students will be able to demonstrate appropriate and effective interactions with others to achieve their personal, academic, and professional objectives.
Course Competencies
- Demonstrate how to obtain proper program on the GTAW pulse welders for the material being welded.
- Set up equipment and supplies necessary to perform GTAW pulse on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
- Demonstrate GTAW- pulse concepts and techniques in creating quality weldments on ferrous and non ferrous material.
- Examine each weld and determine if it is rejectable or an acceptable weld.
- Demonstrate proper fit-up between the welded piece to ensure an acceptable weld.
- Demonstrate the knowledge to troubleshoot machine issues and replace the parts as needed.
- Demonstrate how to weld a 6G practice test for GTAW pulse on pipe.
- Demonstrate how to weld a 1G, 2G, 3G and 4G practice test for ferrous and non-ferrous material.
- Prepare a certification bend test coupon for GTAW - pulse in 1G, 2G, 3G and 4G on ferrous and non-ferrous material.
SCC Accessibility Statement
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