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 minimising 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
location: 

TRAINING CENTRE, CONFERENCE FACILITIES AND SKILLS CENTRE

Hammond Avenue
South Reddish
Stockport,
SK4 1PQ

This course can also be delivered on company premises.

Contact: 

Phone: 0161 475 5845

Email: dshannon@setatraining.com

For further course information, advice and to book this course please contact the Business Development Team: 0161 480 9822 or email: dshannon@setatraining.com