WELD 134: Intermediate GTA Welding (TIG)

Class Program
Credits
3
Clinical Hours None
Weekly Contact Hours
5
Course ID
092877
Meets Degree Requirements For
Restricted Elective
Description
Introduces the experienced welder or student to GTAW techniques and machine set-up. The student will learn the proper way to adjust a machine for joining many types of metals ferrous and non-ferrous. Skill level will be improved and experience will be gained through several repetitive exercises.
Grading Basis
Graded
Prerequisites
WELD 128 or WELD 131 or WELD 132 or Professional Welding Experience (Instructor Permission)

Course Learning Outcomes

Core Topics

  1. Associated vocabulary for GTAW
  2. Fillet Welds (All positions)
  3. Lap Welds (All positions)
  4. Butt Joint Welds (All positions)
  5. Weld Testing
  6. Machine set-up