2019-2020 Course Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Apr 19, 2024  
2019-2020 Course Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

WELD 1110 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding


Prerequisite/Corequisite: WELD 1000  
Introduces industrial qualification methods, procedures, and requirements. Students are prepared to meet the qualification criteria of selected national welding codes and standards. Topics include: test methods and procedures, national industrial codes and standards, fillet and groove weld specimens, and preparation for qualifications and job entry. Topics include: GTAW safety and health practices; shielding gases; metal cleaning procedures; GTAW machines and equipment set up; selection of filler rods; GTAW weld positions; and advanced production of GTAW beads, bead patterns, and joints. Contact hours: Class - 3, Lab - 3. Credit hours: 4 (Sp, Su)