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GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING (GTAW)

Overview

This new, state-of-the-art, 33-module GTAW curriculum (available on 4 DVDs) is based on the AWS S.E.N.S.E. requirements as specified in QC10 and EG2.0. Modular design gives you the flexibility to customize implementation to the needs of your unique setting. There are 23 skill modules, 9 modules cover essential theory, and 1 module provides a course overview. Skill modules feature arc shots with compelling, close-up views of the puddle from the welder's perspective. They include:

• 9 modules on 16- and 11-gauge (1.6 and 3.2mm) carbon steel in all positions, including one module (topic 13), devoted to performing and AWS standard bend test.
• 6 modules on 16-gauge (1.6mm) stainless steel (flat, vertical & horizontal positions), including one module (topic 23) devoted to visual inspection of stainless steel.
• 8 modules on 0.125" (3.2mm) aluminum (flat, vertical & horizontal positions), including one module (topic 33) devoted to the visual inspection of aluminum.

Theory modules make extensive use of computer graphics and 3D animation to illustrate key concepts. They include: an Introduction to GTAW; a comprehensive module on safety; Equipment Setup, Adjustment and Shut Down; The Essentials of GTAW; The Metallurgy & Weldability of Carbon Steel; Introduction to GTAW Using Pulsed Power; The Welding Characteristics of Stainless Steel; The Welding Characteristics of  Aluminum; and The Effect of Process Variables on the Welding Arc.

Instructor Guide

The Instructor Guide includes everything you need to implement the GTAW curriculum. It provides all the information necessary to complete your lesson plans in an easy-to-follow 5-column format with performance objectives, suggested practice times, required materials and machines settings, evaluation methodologies, and a complete script of what to do and say, featuring suggestions for implementing each topic and reinforcing key points.

Student Workbook

The student workbook (EW369 GTAW) is divided into the same topics as the DVD. The workbook provides an easy-to-follow "recipe" format for recreating the welds demonstrated on DVD. The pictures in the workbook are taken directly from the DVD to facilitate skill transfer. The workbook also provides a summary of the essential theory covered in the course.

Tests & Answer Keys

There are 4 written tests included with the GTAW curriculum, to measure mastery of key concepts. Quiz 1 covers general GTAW theory. Quizzes 2, 3 and 4 focus on carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum respectively. Answer keys are provided in the Instructor Guide.

Ordering

To purchase the complete course, specify quantity (below) and add to Shopping Cart. For upgrade pricing, or pricing for individual DVDs, call 800 332-9448 ext. 5433 or email linda.greulich@welding.org.

Topics

1. Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Course Overview

2. Introduction to gas tungsten arc welding

3. Safety and health of welders

4. Equipment setup, adjustment and shut down

5. Stringer bead, flat position (carbon steel)

6. The essentials of GTAW

7. Fillet weld, lap joint, horizontal & flat positions (carbon steel)

8. The metallurgy and weldability of carbon steel

9. Fillet weld, outside corner joint, flat position (carbon steel)

10. Fillet weld, T-joint, horizontal, vertical up & flat positions (carbon steel)

11. Fillet weld, T-joint, overhead positions (carbon steel)

12. Square-groove weld, butt joint, flat position (carbon steel)

13. Square-groove weld 1G destructive test (carbon steel)

14. Square-groove weld, butt joint, horizontal & vertical up positions (carbon steel)

15. Square-groove weld, butt joint, overhead position (carbon steel)

16. Introduction to GTAW using pulsed current

17. Square-groove weld, butt joint, flat position (stainless steel)

18. The welding characteristics of stainless steel

19. Square-groove weld, butt joint, horizontal position (stainless steel)

20. Fillet weld, lap joint, horizontal & flat positions (stainless steel)

21. Fillet weld, outside corner joint, flat position (stainless steel)

22. Fillet weld, T-joint, horizontal, vertical up & flat positions (stainless steel)

23. Visual inspection test, stainless steel

24. The welding characteristics of aluminum

25. Stringer bead, flat position (aluminum)

26. The effect of process variables on the welding arc

27. Fillet weld, outside corner joint, flat position (aluminum)

28. Fillet weld, outside corner joint, vertical position, up (aluminum)

29. Fillet weld, lap joint, horizontal & flat positions (aluminum)

30. Square-groove weld, butt joint, flat position (aluminum)

31. Fillet weld, T-joint, horizontal & flat positions (aluminum)

32. Fillet weld, T-joint, vertical position, up (aluminum)

33. Visual inspection test, aluminum