Transcript title

Intro to GTAW

Credits

4

Grading mode

Standard letter grades

Total contact hours

80

Lecture hours

20

Lab hours

60

Prerequisites

MFG 103; MFG 105.

Course Description

Introduces the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Process. Safety, equipment setup, operation and use of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding equipment are covered in this course for the welding of ferrous and non-ferrous metals to welding industry standards.

Course learning outcomes

1. Demonstrate safe practices in an industrial manufacturing setting.
2. Demonstrate introductory level set up, maintenance, and use of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) equipment for basic weldments.
3. Weld common joint assemblies with Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) processes to welding industry standards.
4. Apply advanced level examination principles and practices in accordance with welding industry standards.

Content outline

1. Welding Safety 
2. Personal safety by using proper protective gear
3. Power tool safety
4. Maintain a safe work area
5. Fundamentals of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) 
6. Welding equipment setup and shut down
7. Electrode characteristics
8. Welding arc length and travel speed
9. Welding starting, stopping and restarting techniques
10. Welding bead placement
11. Weld examination principles and practices in accordance with American Welding Society (AWS) standards

Required materials

This class requires the purchase of safety equipment, reference books, measurement equipment, and tools.