TIG Welding

Welding Outline:

Course Description:

How to TIG weld, aka bonding metal pieces to each other.

This training will be split into multiple sessions, a Theory Session and a Practical Session.

Prereqs:

• Theory Session: N/A

• Practical Session: Pass Theory Session Quiz

• Practice Sessions: Pass Practice Session

Topics Covered per Session:

Theory Session - Classroom Setting

1. Theory

1. Basics of Welding

   1. Types of Welding

   2. Components of a weld

   3. Gases

2. TIG Welding

   1. Torch

   2. Electrode

   3. Filler

   4. Amperage

2. Safety

   1. Harmful Effects

   2. PPE - clothing, helmet, etc

   3. Bystander Safety

   4. Best Practices

3. Will be provided a worksheet and a quiz

Practical Session - in Shop, max 6 people at a time

1. Layout of GTSR’s welding area

2. Set up / Close down

3. Welding a line

   1. Without filler

   2. With filler

4. Welding two parts together

• Requires: General PPE (closed toed shoes, hair tie, etc), Welding PPE (long pants/sleeves, no synthetic material, etc)

Practice Sessions - in Shop, max 2 people at a time

1. Extra time to practice

   1. Guidance and feedback on welds

• Requires: General PPE (closed toed shoes, hair tie, etc), Welding PPE (long pants/sleeves, no synthetic material, etc)

Practice Scope: Short Quiz + Welding Demonstration

To graduate to practice sessions:

1. Theory Sessions

   1. Short Quiz

2. Practical Session

   1. Weld a line with filler

To weld on your own:

• Demonstrate ability to properly and consistently weld a line with filler

  • Three lines

• Demonstrate ability to weld the following joints:

  • Butt Joint

  • Lap Joint

  • Tee Joint

To weld on the car:

• Demonstrate ability to weld tubes

Instructor Qualification:

1. Weld from different angles

   1. From the side

   2. Upside down

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