MFG 281 : GTAW

Transcript title

GTAW

Credits

4

Grading mode

Standard letter grades

Total contact hours

80

Lecture hours

20

Lab hours

60

Prerequisites with concurrency

MFG 107.

Course Description

Introduces advanced principles in the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of various joint configurations, specialized uses of the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding process, applications for the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Process, and welding variables in the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Process.

Course learning outcomes

1. Demonstrate safe practices in the MATC Welding Lab using Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) processes.
2. Model proper setup, troubleshooting, and operation of GTAW equipment.
3. Weld common joint assemblies using the GTAW process to welding industry standards.
4. Evaluate GTAW welds using advanced level evaluation possesses and practices in accordance with welding industry standards.

Content outline

  1. Safe operation and proper setup of GTAW equipment
  2. Proper selection of GTAW electrodes for various ferrous and non-ferrous metals
  3. Applications of GTAW in various industries
  4. Alternative uses of GTAW processes in specialized applications

Required materials

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

Outside of
expected

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