Gator Dime Stackin' Challenge
Welding Certification and Events
The TXHSWS wants everyone to stay safe and healthy as they grow in skills and knowledge. Our events have special protocols in place that meet/exceed the State and Local requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Event Information
Registration Due by
Ways to Register for this event:
online registration system Email forms to:TXHSWS@gmail.comEmailed forms entries can be paid the morning of the event.
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View Registrations by Clicking the link Below
Questions email TXHSWS@gmail.com
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Tentative Welding Schedule of Events:
8 am - First Scheduled Schools Begin. (Staggered Start Times)
*Check for your schools schedueld arrival and weld time*
3 pm - Estimated Results Time
Results will be announced on the website as soon as they are finalized
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Event Map & Directions
COVID 19 Protocols
IMG_6705.movMessage from Dusty Green, Welding Instructor at Dickinson Hihg School!
THANK YOU FOR COMPETING AND PARTICIPATING IN THE WELDING CERTIFICATION EVENT!
Certification Test Specification Sheets
CERTIFICATION TEST SPEC NO 10.1
D9.1 2F GMAW-S
Level 1
Click links below to see the Certification Test Specifications
CERTIFICATION TEST SPEC NO 3.1
D1.1 2G SMAW E7018
Level 2
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CERTIFICATION TEST SPEC NO 3.2
D1.1 3G SMAW E7018
Level 3
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CERTIFICATION TEST SPEC NO
ASME IX - 2F Pipe to Plate
Level 4
Click links below to see the Certification Test Specifications
Level 1:
Process: GMAW-S
Position: 2F
Material: 3/16”x3”x6” Carbon Steel - Plate
Weld Joint: T-Joint
Single or Multi-Pass: Single Pass (One Side Only)
Electrode Diameter and Classification: 0.035” ER70S-6
Shielding Gas: 75%Argon / 25%CO2
Weld Size: 3/16” Fillet Weld (+or-1/16” tolerance)
Welding Code Used: AWS D9.1 Sheet Metal Welding Code
Level 2:
Welding Process: SMAW
Position: 2G
Material: 3/8”x3”x6” Carbon Steel - Plate
Weld Joint: Single V Groove With Backing (22.5deg bevel / 45deg included angle, ¼” root opening)
Single or Multi-Pass: Multi
Electrode Diameter and Classification:E7018
Weld Size: Max Beadwidth – ½”
Welding Code: AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code – Steel
Level 3:
Welding Process: SMAW
Position: 3G
Material: 3/8”x3”x6” Carbon Steel - Plate
Weld Joint: Single V Groove With Backing (22.5deg bevel / 45deg included angle, ¼” root opening)
Single or Multi-Pass: Multi
Electrode Diameter and Classification:E7018
Weld Size: Max Beadwidth – ½”
Welding Code: AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code – Steel
Level 4:
Welding Processes: GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding)
Position: 2F -horizontal
Material: 1 carbon steel plate, 6” x 6” x 3/16” thick
1 carbon steel pipe, 2” sch 40 x 3” long
Weld Joint: Pipe to plate fillet weld
Single or Multi-Pass: Single or multiple pass as required to perform a 3/16” fillet weld.
Electrode Diameter and Classification:
Filler Meta l- ER70S-2. 3/32” or ⅛” Diameter.
Shielding Gas: Argon
Weld Size: 3/16" (+ 1/16")
Welding Code: ASME Section IX -Welding Code
IMPORTANT INFO:
All Welding Levels will allow chipping hammers and wire brushes. In addition to that Levels 1&2 will allow battery powered grinders with wire wheels, and Levels 3&4 will allow grinders with wire wheels and grinding disks for light grinding needs.
Meet the Welding Machines
Millermatic 212 for Level 1
for Level 2 and 3
Lincoln Tig 175 for Level 4
Cutting Contest
The Cutting Contest will be utilizing Propelyne as the Alternate Cutting Gas
see video above - Victor Guide to Welding & Cutting With Alternate Fuel
Registered Students will earn their way to compete in three rounds of cutting challenges. Challenges my be timed, or for accuracy and/or both. After each round only the top scores will advance to the next rounds challenge.
IMPORTANT: Each individual needs bring their own their own PPE this includes, clear/dark face shield, safety glasses and gloves that are to be worn at all times while in the cutting area.
More details will be published about this event as the date gets closer... so stay tuned!
*All Students that register for a welding certification level are automatically entered for compete in the Cutting Contest Challenge.
Quiz and Tool ID Event
Registered Students are eligible to take the Tool ID and Safety Knowledge Test. This event consists of Identifying 25 tools form the Tool List below and answering 50 question (T/F & Multiple Choice) from the Safety Study Guide Below.
Top 10 winners will be recognized.
More details will be published about this event as the date gets closer... so stay tuned!
*All Students that register for a welding certification level are automatically entered for compete in the Tool ID and Safety Knowledge Test.
Pipeliner Challenge Event - Sponsored by MWA!
Event Rules and Specificaitons...
3G SMAW E6010 Root & E8010 Fill/Cap
All Downhill - from Root to Cap!
Pipeliner Challenge - Winner will receive Schoalrship towards attendign Mainliners Welding Academy!
Special Scholarships and Awards for this event all registered welding students are welcome to compete in this Welding Event Challenge!
Underwater Welding
The Ocean Corp
Students with the best under water weld passes will have the opportunity to earn a Dive Coin that will qualify them for the Underwater Welding and Diving State Event this summer at The Ocean Corp in Houston.
At the State event students will compete for TOC Scholarships and prizes as well as the opportunity to earn an AWS D3.6 Welding Certification.
Scholarships Available
Winner of the Pipeliner Challenge will receive:
One free class at Mainliners estimate: $2600
One Selected Scholarship Winner will Receive:
One free class at Mainliners estimate: $2600
Each Competiting Senior Receives:
$500 Tuition Scholarship
One Selected Scholarship Winner will Receive:
$1,000 Tuition Scholarship
Placing Students in each Level and Event will Receive a Tuition Scholarship to the Ocean Corp and a Dive Coin to compete this Summer for a Full Tuition Scholarship!
Placing In the Underwater Welding Event Winners will Receive:
1st - $1,500 Tuition Schoalrship
2nd - $1,000 Tuition Scholarship
3rd - $750 Tuition Scholarship
$10,000 to be split into multiple Scholarship winners.
One Selected Scholarship Winner will Receive:
1-$2,000 Scholarship
1- $1,000 Scholarship
Each Competing Junior & Senior Receives:
$500 Tuition Scholarship
Awards, Prizes and Donations
Special Thanks to the Sponsors of the
"Gator Dime Stackin' Challenge"
Saturday, January 23rd
VERIFY TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC
ALEX DEHART