WDT 268 - Gas Tungsten Arc Lab

3 Hrs.

Prerequisite: Students must be enrolled in a basic welding course or have taken a basic welding course at Shelton State or have proof of completion at another institution.
Corequisite: WDT 228.
Note: Students must take WDT 228 with the same instructor as WDT 268.
This course provides student with 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, the 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.