Studies MIG and TIG welding in correlation with the use of equipment, variables, safety and data for welding metals. Develops the exacting techniques required to properly weld pipe installations. Lecture and laboratory. Ferrous to ferrous, nonferrous to nonferrous and hard surfacing used in the welding field today. Lecture and laboratory.
Work is done quickly, uniformly and close to tolerances.
Design layout and building jigs from prints is required. Application of safe procedures, theory and practice in the repair of metals using oxyacetylene, arc and gas metal arc welding processes. Students are taught in a hands-on setting the basic procedures for repairing fractured metal.