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Welding:
GAS TUNGSTEN ARC (TIG) WELDING PROCESS (WVT 200)
Course Description
The participant should be able to safely use metal arc welding equipment, recognize process
variations, and carry out appropriate fillet and square groove welds on steel using the TIG
process.
Learning Outcome
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:
1. set up and adjust gas metal arc welding equipment;
2. select the correct shielding gas, electrodes, and filler materials;
3. identify the process variations and applications; and
4. weld fillet and square groove welds on carbon and stainless steel using the TIG welding
process.
Course Objective
The participant should be able to successfully produce quality fillet and square groove welds
on carbon and stainless steel using the TIG welding process.
Major Topics Covered
• Welding safety
• Process variations
• Fundamentals of gas, metal gas, electrode, and filler metal selection
Prerequisites
To obtain the maximum benefit from this training, participants should possess a fundamental
knowledge of fusion welding. In addition, participants must meet ONE of the following:
completion of Welding Safety & Overview of Processes (WPT 100), equivalent welding safety
training at a community college, or certification from a welding safety course.
Class Size
6
Course Duration
40 hours
2 hours
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