WELD 280 - Advanced Pipe Welding

Credit(s): 4
Contact Hours: 6

The student will learn to produce welds on pipe and tubing to comply with the A.S.M.E., Section IX, of the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code. Welding safety, polarity changes, current adjustments, and shielding gases will be stressed. Emphasis will be on root and fill pass welding using gas tungsten arc and shielded metal arc welding processes. Prerequisite: WELD 240 or equivalent.