Introduction to Metal Inert Gas Shielded Welding (MIG)
Limited places available!
For further course information and to book a course please contact us:
Katie Potes
Technical Skills Sales Co‑ordinator
Mobile: 07702 880655
Email : kpotes@setatraining.com
Duration: 1 to 5 Day Course
Cost: £195 +VAT per day
Location
SETA TRAINING CENTRE, CONFERENCE FACILITIES AND SKILLS ACADEMY
18 Hammond Avenue
South Reddish
Stockport,
SK4 1PQ
Introduction to Metal Inert Gas Shielded Welding (MIG)
Objectives:
To provide delegates with the necessary skills, knowledge and safe working practices to enable them to produce a range of welded joints in mild steel using the metal inert gas shielded welding process.
Pre-course requirements:
Delegates do not necessarily need to have prior experience of the MIG process but should have an understanding of workplace health & safety.
Outcomes:
Successful completion of the course will result in the issue of a SETA certificate of completion. This training could also form the basis of a unit of PEO NVQ Level 2 Metal Inert Gas Shielded Welding
For further course information, advice and guidance please contact the Business Development Team: 0161 480 9822 or email: kpotes@setatraining.com
Course Modules
- Brief introduction to the MIGS/MAGS process of welding. The importance of welding machine settings and the use and purpose of inert gas shielding to protect the weld zone.
- Personal Safety
- Use of protective clothing appropriate to the process to be undertaken i.e. goggles, gloves, aprons etc.
- Isolation procedures for gas and electrical systems
- Remedial action in the event of burns
- Routine inspection of gas pipes and fittings
- Action in the event of arc eye and gas leaks
- Routine inspection of electrical cables and equipment
- Safe setting up and economic operation of gas welding equipment to include:
- Connection of power sources to mains socket
- Connection of secondary cables
- Connection of gas equipment
- Care and selection of welding wire
- Checking the system for safe use
- Demonstration and explanation of the effects of:
- Different arc lengths
- Variation of speeds of travel
- Different levels of current (amp) settings
- Effects of filler wire speed settings
- Preparation of the material for welding ensuring that it is clean and the preparation Is straight, using the bench or angle grinder to correct if required.
- Choice of an appropriate technique
- Methods of minimizing distortion and welding difficulties
- Selection and establishment of a good “return” contact with particular regarding for bearings and electrical equipment.
- Selection of the appropriate range (where application) and setting of the correct amperage
- Demonstration and individual practice of welded joints using various materials and thickness:
- Preparation
- Conditions
- Weld Transfer Conditions
- Tack welding
- Corner Joint
- Close square butt
- Open square butt
- Lap Joint
- Tee joint (downhand)
- Tee joint (horizontal/vertical)
- Inspection and Assessment
- Penetration
- Porosity
- Undercutting
- Imperfections
- Recognition of the causes of imperfections and identification of corrective action
Questions?
For further course information, advice and guidance please contact
Katie Fagan at SETA
email: kfagan@setatraining.com or telephone 0161 4809822 and ask for Katie Fagan
