WELD 1260 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding II
3 Credits Co-Requisites WELD 1210
This course will develop the skills necessary for the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) process on aluminum and stainless steel sheet and plate in the flat, horizontal, and vertical up positions.
Learning Outcomes Demonstrate proper safety practices. Perform sheet metal cutting and forming. Perform stringer bead surfacing. 2F single pass, 2G single pass, and 2G multi pass welds in the horizontal position; 3F single pass, 3G single pass, and 3G multi pass welds in the vertical-up position; and 4F single pass, 4G single pass, and 4G multi pass welds in the overhead position on stainless steel. Perform GTAW equipment setup and basic operation including gas flow settings for aluminum and stainless steel welds. Determine proper settings on the welding machine for aluminum and stainless steel welds. Perform sheet metal cutting. Visually inspect welds and cuts to determine if standards are met. Visually inspect welds and cuts to determine if standards are met. Determine proper travel, speed, and work angles for GTAW welding for aluminum and stainless steel welds. Demonstrate proper safety practices. Perform stringer bead surfacing, 1F single pass, 1G single pass, and 1G multi pass welds in the flat position on aluminum and stainless steel. Demonstrate proper electrode and filler rod control and manipulation for aluminum and stainless steel welds.
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