Richard DePue will present this two day workshop and will provide:
- the theory and practical applications of shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
- a basic overview of TIG, MIG, Flux Core and Thermal cutting
- hands on SMAW of T joints, welder certification and testing of welded plates
- a review of American Welding Society (AWS), American Petroleum Institute (API) and American Society of Mechanical Engineering welding codes and their requirements for qualification and certification of welders.
- the basic requirements for the visual inspection and destructive testing of welded plates and applicable code acceptance requirements
- describe a path for students to obtain certification to the above codes and for instructors to obtain certification to AWS, API and ASNT standards as welders and welding inspectors
- learn how to use the web site and track student and teacher certifications