Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) Welding Appreciation
AIM
To train welders on TIG welding process, from basics to a terminal test and through to ASME 1X and BS/EN 9606-1.
Pre-Requisite
Previous knowledge of manual metal arc or gas welding would be advantageous.
Course Duration
Dependent upon terminal test requirements.
Maximum Number
6 persons
Training Aids
Demonstrations and practical exercises
Assessment
Visual inspection of the trainee’s practical work
Certification
On successful completion of the course candidates will receive a NETA certificate. The certificate will be sent directly to the delegate or their sponsor company.
Additional Information
Meeting the needs and expectations of service users is of the highest priority to our staff. Therefore if you have any concerns or wish to make a comment about the service please contact: info@NETA.co.uk
COURSE OBJECTIVES
On completion of the course delegates will be able to:
- Recognise the correct set up required for safe use of the TIG/TAG machine and ancillary equipment
- Select the correct type of shielding gas and flow rates
- Equipment fault find
- Identify and rectifying welding faults associated with the process
- Produce test pieces to the ASME 1X and BS/EN 9606-1 or BS/EN 9606-2 standards
COURSE SYLLABUS
Introduction to the Centre
- Domestic and safety arrangements
Health and Safety in TIG Welding
Introduction of Equipment
- Power sources
- Consumables
Introduction to Techniques
- Instruction and practice in the required techniques using Carbon Steel
- Instruction and practice in the required technique using Stainless Steel
Welding Procedure
- Material preparation
- Electrical requirements
- Selection of filler materials
- Gas purging
Weld Defects
- Causes
- Detection
- Rectification
Practical Work
- Downhand single runs on a flat plate
- Downhand pad weld
- Downhand single run fillet weld
- Downhand multi run fillet weld
- Downhand butt weld
- Vertical single runs on a flat plate
- Vertical single run fillet weld
- Vertical multi run fillet weld
- Vertical butt weld
- Horizontal single runs on a flat plate
- Horizontal single run fillet weld
- Horizontal multi run fillet weld
- Horizontal butt weld
