Introduction to Metal Inert Gas Shielded Welding (MIG)
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Katie Fagan
Technical Skills Sales Co‑ordinator
Mobile: 07702 880655
Email : kfagan@setatraining.com
Duration: 1 to 5 Day Course
Dates by Request
Cost: £195 +VAT per day
Location
SETA TRAINING CENTRE, CONFERENCE FACILITIES AND SKILLS ACADEMY
18 Hammond Avenue
South Reddish
Stockport,
SK4 1PQ
This course can also be delivered on company premises.
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: dshannon@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
