Tungsten Inert Gases (Basic) TIG Aluminium Plate Welding

Introduction

This course has been designed for any person who is or will be involved in TIG Welding.

Objectives

To train course members in the safe use of the equipment and in basic TIG welding skills using aluminum plate.

Aims

• To make course members aware of potential dangers that can arise by the incorrect use of the equipment.
• To be able to set up the equipment safely.
• To be able to weld in the flat position to an acceptable standard.
• To be able to adjust voltage and current to suit work.
• To be able to recognize faults and causes.
• To be able to rectify faults.
• To be able to select the correct size of electrode
• To be able to select the correct size and type of filler rod

The Course Covers

Theoretical

• Safety in the use of equipment
• Personal safety
• Electrical safety
• Type of current used and its effects AC/DC
• Correct set-up and tacking procedures
• Types of electrodes
• Foot pedal and torch control
• Cleaning procedures
• Electrode sharpening technique
• Torch and filler rod angles
• Welding technique

Practical

• Correct safety procedures
• Correct setting of the machine
• Correct use of torch and filler rod angle
• Correct set-up and tacking procedures
• Rectification of faults
• Correct use of foot pedal or torch control
• Fillet and lap joints in the flat position
• Single run technique
• Practice to reach an acceptable standard

Course Duration

Depending on facilities available: Two to four days
At one of our training centres - five days

Certification

Certificate of Attendance

We can run this course onsite, or we have dates for similar OPEN COURSES.

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