WELD 2380 - GTAW (TIG) Pipe Welding Application

Institution:

Lakeland Community College

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Description:

This course introduces students to the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) American Society for Mechanical Engineers (ASME) pipe welding standards. Students will develop their welding skills and prepare for Certification of Qualification in ASME Section IX Code. Laboratory sessions will provide hands-on time to develop skills to produce quality welds with GTAW process on pipe. At the conclusion of this course, students take either a 5G or 6G pass/fail welder qualification test using the GTAW process according to the ASME Section IX code. The course covers functions and specific uses of manual welding equipment, various GTAW welding techniques, prepping and fitting of pipe coupons, and welding certification requirements. The student must furnish: long pants; welding helmet (shade #10 or above); safety glasses; work gloves; welding jacket; leather work boots, preferably steel toe; 8" crescent wrench; soapstone and holder; tape measure; combination square; chipping hammer; wire brush; tool bag; center punch; and 12 oz. ball peen hammer. 4 1/2" grinder is optional.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

WELD 1040 (can be taken concurrently), WELD 1330, WELD 1370; or permission of instructor

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.lakelandcc.edu

Phone Number:

(440) 525-7000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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