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(Pipe & Tube Welding Continued From Previous Page)
Major Topics Covered
• Setup and adjustment of shielded metal arc equipment for welding pipe
• Manual techniques to perform quality fillet and grove welds in the 2F, 5F, IGR, 2G, 5G
positions
Description
The participant will be able to prepare, fit, and tack weld pipe joints; weld pipe in all positions
using the stick process; and inspect completed welds for quality.
Prerequisites
Participants must have sucessfully completed Advanced Sturtcural Steel Welding (WTT 300).
GTAW: WXT 202
Learning Outcome
Upon successful completion of this course, the participant should be able to prepare, fit, and
tack weld pipe joints; weld pipe in all positions using the gas tungsten welding process; and
inspect completed welds for quality.
Major Topics Covered
• Review of the TIG welding process and electric arc safety
• Welding codes and specifications
• Joint designs and variables that affect quality
• Manual techniques to perform quality welds in the IGR, 2G, 5G and 6G positions
Description
The participant will be able to prepare, fit, and tack weld pipe joints; weld pipe in all positions
using the TIG process; and inspect completed welds for quality.
Prerequisites
To obtain maximum benefit from this training, participants should already be qualified to
weld “V” groove butt joints on plate materials in all positions. 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
80 hours
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