Spring Semester 2024 Catalog

WELD 1150 ADVANCED GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING

Credits

3

Provides knowledge of theory, safety practices, inert gas, equipment, and techniques required for successful advanced gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW). Qualification tests, all positions, are used in the evaluation of student progress toward making advanced level industrial standard welds. Topics include: GTAW safety and health practices; shielding gases; metal cleaning procedures; GTAW machines and equipment set up; selection of filler rods; GTAW weld positions; and advanced production of GTAW beads, bead patterns, and joints.

Lecture Hours

30

Lab Hours

45

Prerequisite

WELD 1000

Corequisite

None