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2022-2023 SCC Catalog 
    
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WLD 136 - Advanced Inert Gas Welding


Class: 1 Lab: 3 Credits: 2
This course covers the techniques for all positions of welding ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

Prerequisite(s): Take WLD 132 .
Course Topics:

  • Plasma Pipe Beveling Operation
  • GTAW Root, Hot Pass, Fillers, and Cover Pass on 4” SCH 40 Carbon Steel Pipe
  • 2G, 5G, and 6G Welding Positions

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site
Required Materials:

  • Flip Front Welding Hood (#10 Lens)
  • Welding Goggles (#5 Lens)
  • Cotton Long Sleeve Shirt
  • High Top Leather Boots
  • 10” Channel Lock Pliers
  • Long Welding Gloves
  • Cotton Welders Cap
  • Clear Safety Glasses
  • Cotton Pants without Cuffs
  • Tip Cleaners
  • Short TIG Gloves
  • 14” Half-Round File

Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.

A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59



Student Learning Outcomes:

  1. Recognize and properly setup the welding equipment to demonstrate the GTAW welding process.
  2. Demonstrate GTAW welding process on 4” carbon steel pipe by properly welding a root pass with an “open butt” fit up.
  3. Demonstrate a GTAW “hot pass” on the 8” carbon steel pipe after properly and successfully demonstrating the root pass.
  4. Demonstrate multiple GTAW “filler passes” on the 4” carbon steel pipe after properly and successfully demonstrating the hot pass.
  5. Perform all of the GTAW processes using ER70S to completely weld 4” carbon steel pipe coupons in the 2G, 5G, and 6G positions to AWS standards.

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2022-2023