Introduction to MIG Welding
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Description
A four day introduction to the basic concepts of MIG welding, and typical applications in today’s modern engineering environment. This programme enables the candidate to gain an understanding of the principles employed in MIG welding.
The learner will gain an understanding of the aspects of the welding processes used in the manufacturing industry, of basic health and safety requirements in welding, equipment set up and selection, the identification of the main components and their functions. Explanation, demonstration and the practice of MIG welding.
Who should attend?
Anyone who wishes to learn how to start MIG welding and has no prior knowledge. This course is also suitable for employees who are starting to utilise MIG in their workplace. The programme is also flexible enough to be adjusted to meet individual training needs.
Book either Introduction to MMA Welding or Introduction to TIG Welding alongside the Introduction to MIG Welding and receive a discounted price of £1500 (saving £200).
Book both the Introduction to MMA Welding and Introduction to TIG Welding alongside the Introduction to MIG Welding and receive a discounted price of £2250 (saving £300).
To claim the discount please email cpd@amrctraining.co.uk before booking, with your requirements and to receive further information.
Course Content - Introduction to MIG Welding
- Health and safety in welding (including first aid requirements)
- Introduction to MIG welding
- Virtual reality welding training (This helps the welder perfect their skills in a challenging virtual environment)
- Torch set up demonstration and practice
- Equipment selection and their applications
- Techniques – manipulation of the welding torch
- Produce a three layer pad weld
- Tack welding practice
- Gas types, their function and the role
- Gas flow rates
- Consumables used in MIG welding
- Common problems found in MIG welding, explore how they can be identified and how they can be resolved
- Methods of fault finding/detection
- MIG welding terminology and abbreviations
- The applications of various filler materials
- Produce a steel container and complete a leak test
- Produce various welding test plates’
- E.G. - Tee fillet, lap joints, corner joints and butt joints in the horizontal and flat
