WELD 184 Rapid TIG (GTAW) Welding
(Contact Hours: 7) This course is designed to develop the entry level job skills required for a welder using the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) process. It will include skill training in this welding process to produce all position fillet and groove welds on a variety of metals including steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Students will receive classroom and hands on training in selection of filler metals, equipment selection and set-up, metals identification, welding procedures, thermal cutting, AWS testing procedures, machine troubleshooting, and TIG welding terminology. Students should take this course in conjunction with WELD 182 and WELD 186.