Fundamentals of Professional Welding

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Lessons
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Lesson 1 — Properties and Uses of Metal

Module 1.1 Metal Properties
Module 1.2 Mechanical Properties
Module 1.3 Metal Types
Module 1.4 Metal Identification

Lesson 2 — Basic Heat Treatment

Module 2.1 Heat-Treating Theory
Module 2.2 Stages of Heat Treatment
Module 2.3 Heat Colors for Steel
Module 2.4 Types of Heat Treatment
Module 2.5 Quenching Media

Lesson 3 — Introduction to Welding

Module 3.1 Welding Processes
Module 3.2 Welding Terminology
Module 3.3 Welded Joint Design
Module 3.4 Welding Positions
Module 3.5 Expansion and Contraction
Module 3.6 Welding Procedures
Module 3.7 Drawings
Module 3.8 Safety

Lesson 4 — Gas Cutting

Module 4.1 Oxygas Cutting Equipment
Module 4.2 Oxygas Cutting Operations
Module 4.3 Judging Cutting Quality
Module 4.4 Safety Precautions

Lesson 5 — Gas Welding

Module 5.1 Oxygas Welding Equipment
Module 5.2 Operation and Maintenance of Oxygas Equipment
Module 5.3 Oxygas Welding Techniques
Module 5.4 Oxygas Welding of Ferrous Metals
Module 5.5 Oxygas Welding of Nonferrous Metals
Module 5.6 Fusion Welding Pipe

Lesson 6 — Soldering, Brazing, Braze Welding, and Wearfacing

Module 6.1 Soldering
Module 6.2 Brazing
Module 6.3 Braze Welding
Module 6.4 Wearfacing

Lesson 7 — Introduction- Shielded Metal-Arc Welding and Wearfacing

Module 7.1 Manual Shielded Metal-Arc Welding
Module 7.2 Equipment Operation and Maintenance
Module 7.3 Shielded-Metal Arc Welding
Module 7.4 Arc Welding Positions
Module 7.5 Horizontal-Position Welding
Module 7.6 Vertical-Position Welding
Module 7.7 Overhead-Position Welding
Module 7.9 Pipe Welding
Module 7.10 Wearfacing
Module 7.11 Carbon-Arc Cutting
Module 7.12 Welding Quality Control
Module 7.13 Destructive Testing
Module 7.14 Safety Regulations

Lesson 8 — Introduction- Gas Shielded-Arc Welding

Module 8.1 Gas Tungsten-ArcWelding--GTAW
Module 8.2 GTA Welding Equipment and Supplies
Module 8.3 GTA Welding Preparation
Module 8.4 GTA Welding Procedures
Module 8.5 GTA Welding Common Metals
Module 8.6 Gas Metal-ArcWelding-GMAW
Module 8.7 GMA Welding Equipment and Supplies
Module 8.8 Types of GMA Welding
Module 8.9 GMA Welding Preparation
Module 8.10 GMA Welding Procedures
Module 8.11 GMA Welding Common Metals

Important Notice

The purpose of this welding course is to provide prospective tradesmen with an in-depth view of the theory, principles, methods, and techniques related to modern welding. Welding is a trade that is properly learned only under the supervision of certified teachers. Improper use of tools and equipment can result in injury or death. This online course is not to be regarded as a substitute for a proper apprenticeship.

Furthermore, the publisher makes no representations or warranties of any kind, including but not limited to, the warranties of fitness for particular purpose, nor are any such representation implied with respect to the material set forth herein, and the publisher takes no responsibility with respect to such material. The publisher shall not be liable for any special consequential or exemplary damages resulting, in whole or in part, from the user’s application of, or reliance upon, this material.

Published by SweetHaven Publishing Services
Based upon a text provided by the U.S. Navy