Introduction to Welding with Lee Shapley

Service Description

This course is designed to give you an understanding of the principles of MIG and TIG welding. You will consider Health & Safety in the workshop, look at the equipment and associated equipment used, and techniques to produce a good finish. Don't worry if this is your first time trying your hand at welding – this fun and friendly class will guide you through a range of techniques as you gain insight into the possibilities of fabrication. After completing this course, you will be able to set up & shut down welding equipment safely, distinguish between good and poor welds, and complete a number of welding tasks in using MIG and TIG welding techniques. This course is aimed at people who have an interested in engineering; maybe for a hobby, interest, home project or even beginning a change in career. Fireproof overalls for the workshop are a pre-requisite. Steel toe-capped safety boots must be worn. Long hair should be tied back. Peak cap if you have one (worn by preference). Gauntlets will be provided but if you have your own pair, please bring them. Visors will also be provided but you can use your own if you have one. Handouts will be provided, but bring pen and paper for note-taking. • You will be introduced to MIG and TIG welding. Health & Safety assessment/safe workshop practices; overview of course, equipment; Introduction to MIG welder - set up and shut down procedures. • MIG welding: develop techniques - holding equipment at right angle and adjust speed of application. Complete various tasks to develop technique: weld on thin plate in straight/curved lines. • MIG welding: basic joints (butt, fillet welds) develop hand & eye co-ordination. Further practice on welding joints (corner edge joints); complete task. • TIG welding: introduction to TIG welding; Health & Safety & use of equipment; how machine works; how it differs from MIG welder. Develop techniques - holding welder, distance, pace/speed of application, practice on thin plate without filler wire. • Practice with TIG welder: complete variety of tasks - joints using fillet wire, cover all basic joints. • Further practice with TIG welder. Project based tasks depending on individual development. • Practice with either MIG or TIG welder to further develop skills. • You'll leave this class with a whole host of newfound making knowledge.