WELD 115 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding I

This course introduces students to the fundamental knowledge, skills, and theory in gas tungsten arc welding. Students practice fundamental gas tungsten arc welding techniques on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, building a strong foundation for continued welding skill development. All classroom instruction and laboratory practice follow the American Welding Society (AWS) standards to ensure safe, industry-aligned performance.

Credits

4

Hours Weekly

2 hours lecture, 4 hours lab

A graduate should be able to

1. Explain the fundamental principles of gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW).
2. Identify common tungsten electrode types and prepare them appropriately for various applications.
3. Select appropriate amperage settings, polarity, and shielding gas types based on material.
4. Identify common filler metal classifications and select appropriate filler metals for specific base metals.
5. Demonstrate safe and proficient GTAW operations on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum in various positions and joint designs.
6. Identify common GTAW weld discontinuities and defects.
7. Apply safety protocols specific to GTAW operations in compliance with industry standards.
8. Apply industry-standard welding terminology to communicate effectively in both laboratory and classroom welding environments.

A graduate should be able to

1. Explain the fundamental principles of gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW).

   This objective is a course Goal Only

2. Identify common tungsten electrode types and prepare them appropriately for various applications.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

3. Select appropriate amperage settings, polarity, and shielding gas types based on material.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

4. Identify common filler metal classifications and select appropriate filler metals for specific base metals.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

5. Demonstrate safe and proficient GTAW operations on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum in various positions and joint designs.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

6. Identify common GTAW weld discontinuities and defects.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

7. Apply safety protocols specific to GTAW operations in compliance with industry standards.

   This objective is a course Goal Only

8. Apply industry-standard welding terminology to communicate effectively in both laboratory and classroom welding environments.

   This objective is a course Goal Only