Provides knowledge of theory, safety practices, inert gas, equipment, and techniques required for successful gas tungsten arc welding. Qualification tests, all positions, are used in the evaluating of student progress toward making industrial standard welds on ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Topics include GTAW safety and health practices; shielding gases; metal cleaning procedures; GTAW machines and equipment set up; selection of electrodes and filler rods; GTAW weld positions; and production of GTAW beads, bead patterns, and joints.
- Teacher: Gary Gouin