WELD 1400 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG) - Steel I

3.0 Credits

Students learn the theory and techniques used in basic gas tungsten arc welding of steel fillet and groove welds in the flat and vertical positions. The course covers the equipment and its proper adjustment and also includes the many types of tungsten electrodes and the use of different gases.

Recommended: WELD 1300

Lecture Hours: 2.0
Lab Hours: 3.0
Internship Hours: 0.0
Clinical or Practicum Hours: 0.0

Course Objectives
1. To be able to use and understand the standard and non-standard welding terms and definitions commonly used by welding professionals.
2. To be able to use Gas Tungsten Arc Welding processes (GTAW) to produce quality welds based on an understanding of their method of operation, equipment and application to the welding of steel.
3. To be able to perform Gas Tungsten Arc Welding applications safely, with knowledge of related hazards and precautions.
4. To be able to properly and safely set up Gas Tungsten Arc Welding equipment and also properly and safely prepare for welding.
5. Demonstrate the ability to use optional features of the machine (i.e. hot start, slope, spot, etc.)
6. To be able to produce quality single-pass fillet welds in the flat and vertical positions
7. To be able to produce quality single-pass groove welds in the flat and vertical positions.
8. To be able to pass Welder Performance Qualification Tests in the flat and vertical positions.

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