WELD 2515 - Pipe Weld I: Schedule 40

Credits: 3

This course is intended to teach the student the basics of SMAW welding on pipe in the 2G, 5G vertical-up, and 6G vertical-up positions. The student will learn to differentiate between basic categories of pipe welding, select proper electrodes for pipe welding, discuss joint preparation, and learn methods for destructive and non-destructive pipe testing. E-6010 welding electrodes will be used on root beads, and E-7018 will be used on the fill and cap passes. Students will be given an opportunity to pass a pipe weld certification test upon completion of the course.
Prerequisite: WELD 1840