This class describes the welding characteristics of aluminum and explains how its properties affect each variable in the welding process.
Course Objectives:
- Describe the properties of aluminum
- Distinguish between wrought alloy and cast alloy designations
- Classify common aluminum alloying elements according to their weldability
- Describe common joint designs for aluminum
- Explain the methods used to clean aluminum
- Explain the importance of properly preheating aluminum
- Explain the benefits of constant current power sources for welding aluminum
- Describe the advantages of using DC on aluminum
- Describe the advantages of using AC on aluminum
- Explain the advantages of using an inverter for welding aluminum
- Explain how to select an electrode for GTAW
- Explain how to select an electrode for GMAW
- Describe factors to consider when selecting a filler alloy for aluminum
- Describe factors to consider when selecting a shielding gas for aluminum
- Explain the steps necessary to prepare for welding aluminum with GTAW
- Explain the steps necessary to prepare for welding aluminum with GMAW
- Explain the appropriate metal transfer modes for welding aluminum
- Describe the specialized equipment required for feeding aluminum wire
- List the types of wire feeders used for aluminum
- Identify common defects found in aluminum welds.
Recommended Background
- Recommended for manufacturing personnel, including engineers, technicians and managers, particularly handling welding operations.
Course ID
TU231
Skill Focus
Beginner
Instructor(s)
Tooling U - SME
Employee Type
New Applicants, Operations team, 1st level supervisor
Method of Delivery
Online
Estimated Effort
2.5 hrs
Cost
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