WDT 268: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Lab

Program
Lecture/Theory Hours 0 Lab/Experimental Hours 3 Semester Hours 3
Course Code
C

This course provides students with the skills needed to perform gas tungsten arc welds using ferrous and/or non-ferrous metals according to applicable welding codes. Topics include safe operating practices, equipment identification, and set-up, correct selection of tungsten type, polarity, shielding gas, and filler metals. Upon completion, a student should be able to identify safe operating practices, equipment identification, and setup, correct selection of tungsten type, polarity, shielding gas, filler metals, and various welds on ferrous and/or non-ferrous metals using the gas tungsten arc welding process according to applicable welding codes.