Dec 22, 2024  
2023-2024 SCC Catalog 
    
2023-2024 SCC Catalog Archived

WLD 228 - Inert Gas Welding Pipe I


Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 6 Credits: 4

Description: This course covers the techniques used in gas tungsten arc welding of groove welds on ferrous pipe.

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 website
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 set up 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 and &rdquoopen butt” fit up.
  3. Demonstrate a GTAW &rdquohot pass” on the 8” carbon steel pipe after properly and successfully completing the root pass.
  4. Demonstrate multiple GTAW &rdquofiller passes” on the 4” carbon steel pipe after properly and successfully demonstrating the hot pass.
  5. Complete all the GTAW processes using ER7OS to completely weld 4” carbon steel pipe coupons in the 2G, 5G, and 6G positions to AWS standards.

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2023-2024