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Welding Principles and Procedures
Description
Gain a solid understanding about the various welding processes used for fabrication or manufacturing. Both engineers and welding operators will learn about the factors that impact weld quality. Increase your understanding of applied metallurgy and your knowledge of weld references on welding prints. Discover the importance of following safety guidelines and approved welding procedures. You’ll also learn the basics of troubleshooting weld defects. This course material is in accordance with American Welding Society standards.
Agenda [download course agenda]
Understanding Metals
- Properties of metals
- How welding effects metal properties
Introduction to Arc Welding
- Electrical terminology
- Principles of electric arc welding
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Stick)
- Principles and application of the SMAW process
- Electrode classification and selection
- Equipment set up and welding parameters
Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG)
- Principles and application of the GMAW process
- Metal transfer methods
- Pulsed MIG welding
- Shielding gas selection and flow rates
- Electrode classification and selection
- Equipment set up and welding parameters
Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
- Principles and application of the FCAW process
- Electrode classification and selection
- Shielding gases, selection
- Equipment set up and welding parameters
Metal Cored Arc Welding (MCAW)
- Principles and application of the MCAW process
- Electrode classification and selection
- Shielding gases, selection
- Equipment set up and welding parameters
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG)
- Principles and application of the GTAW process
- Tungsten electrodes, selection
- Shielding gas selection and flow rates
- Filler metal classification and selection
- Equipment set up, welding parameters
Welding and Cutting Safety
- Arc welding safety, proper grounding
- Safe handling of compressed gas cylinders
- Oxygen-acetylene equipment safety, set up procedures
Metal Cutting Processes
- Principles of oxy-fuel, arc air, plasma arc
Principles of Welding Inspection
- Essentials for quality welds
- Weld defects and discontinuities, evaluation
- Weld size determination and measurement
- Troubleshooting weld defects
Understanding Weld Prints
- AWS weld reference standards
- Application of location, size and metal preparation
- Communication between engineering and production