METAL INERT/ACTIVE GAS WELDING (MIG/MAG)

Duration : 1 Week per Course (Basic, Intermediate, Advanced)

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To provide candidates with the skills and knowledge to undertake basic MIG/MAG welding tasks competently and safely. The course would be adapted to cover client specific requirements including material types, grades and supply forms, joint configurations and welding positions.

• Introduction to the MIG/MAG process (video), to include; The welding circuit, plant and ancillary equipment, shielding gases (active and inert), wire feed control, maintenance of welding equipment and relevant health and safety
• Identification of welding set controls
• Control adjustment for optimum results
• Types of metal transfer (Dip, Spray, Globular)
• Welding consumables (wire specification and types)
• Selection and adjustment of amperage, voltage and gas flow rates
• Characteristics of a good weld
• Diagnosis of weld defects and corrective action
• Equipment maintenance
• Tutored welding practice

Qualification : All successful candidates upon completion will receive the Centre Certificated Certificate of Attendance. Intermediate will include BS 4872 Test and the advanced course includes the ASME IX/ BS EN287/ISO 9606 Test

For Your Information : Brinsworth Training has the flexibility to facilitate your requirements as an organisation or individual Please bring pen and paper and wear/bring with you PPE (personal protective equipment) protective clothing, eye wear, gloves etc and steel toecap boots for the workshop activities. Brinsworth can supply if needed hats, gloves and glasses

This course is based at our main engineering training facility, located just off the M1 J34 in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. Ideally situated for access from Barnsley, Sheffield, Doncaster or Rotherham.

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