WELD 2800 — Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
Lecture Hours: 0.5; Lab Hours: 4.5 An introduction to Tungsten Inert Gas welding; students will learn how to properly operate a TIG welder and gain experience in the different types of joints and welding positions relating to Gas Tungsten Arc welding. TIG welding requires the highest level of skill, therefore experience with welding in other forms is required for this class. Students will have the opportunity to test for a TIG certification with an AWS inspector. Safety and personal protective equipment (PPE) will be emphasized in all aspects of setup and execution throughout the course.