WELD 223: Pipe Welding

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Class Program

Welding

Credits

Clinical Hours None

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

092885

Meets Degree Requirements For

Restricted Elective

Description

Techniques for welding pipe and preparing for WABO certification. SMAW (Stick) and GMAC (MIG) methods are used. Students will weld in all positions, prep and fit at various angles.

Grading Basis

Graded

Prerequisites

WELD 128 or WELD 131 or WELD 132 or appropriate Industry Experience (Instructor Permission)

Course Learning Outcomes

Identify the 5 common pipe welding positions.

Choose the best method for pipe welding based on available tooling, work requirements and mechanical codes.

Exercise proper technique with any welding style/materials chosen.

Core Topics

GMAC and SWAW expendables, machines and styles
1G, 2G, 5G, 6G and 6GR pipe welding positions
Safe machine operation and PPE
Proper welding technique