WLD 132 Inert Gas Welding Ferrous

Course Description

This course covers set up and adjustments of equipment and fundamental techniques for welding ferrous metals. Students will demonstrate the ability to properly identify all parts of the GTAW (TIG) equipment, walk the cup while adding filler metal making T-joints in the 2F, 3F, and 4 F positions, run root passes on plate in the 2G, and 3G positions, and fill and cap test welds on plate in the 2G, and 3G positions. Prerequisite with a grade of “C” or higher: WLD 111. This course is typically taught in the spring semester.