A beginning course in a comprehensive welding program. Emphasis on types of welding, kinds of machines, differences in current and types of electrodes used. 1 1. 5 Basic techniques in arc welding, including how to set current and finesettings on power sources.
Emphasis is also on striking the arc and motions to be used in running the bead.
A continuation of WELD 116, with added emphasis on practice with beads of varying widths to perfect the process in preparation for pipe welding. 1 1. 5 Practice welding pipes of all sizes, with consideration of the importance of pipes used in transporting oil, gas and water, and in piping systems in buildings, refineries and industrial plants. WELD 128 or proficiency. Emphasizes those skills introduced in WELD 118 and allows time to perfect and polish them. This course emphasizes technical aspects of vertical pipe welding and how they fit into the overall pipe welding procedures.