WELD 240B - Advanced GTAW

Credits: 4

Description
Provides classroom and laboratory instruction on the proper techniques, skill development, and proficiency of Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum in various positions.

Student Learning Outcomes

Identifies and describes personal protective equipment related to the welding trade, along with welding safety practices related to specific hazards or environments.
Describes the physical and mechanical characteristics of metals and explains how to identify base metals.
Explains and demonstrates safe start up and shut down of a GTAW machine, as well as identifies the filler metals used with the process.
Sets up and operates a GTAW machine for GTAW operations on austenitic stainless steel.
Makes fillet welds and groove welds in the 1F-4F and 1G-4G positions on austenitic stainless steel.
Sets up and operates a GTAW machine for GTAW operations on aluminum.
Makes fillet welds and groove welds in the 1F-4F and 1G-4G positions on aluminum.

Prerequisite: WELD 134B with a grade of C- or higher; or Instructor approval