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2025-2026 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
2025-2026 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

WLD 131 - GTAW (TIG) Plate

Class: 2 Lab: 6 Clinical: 0 Work: 0 Credits: 4

Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
This course introduces the gas tungsten arc (TIC) welding process. Topics include correct selection of tungsten, polarity, gas, and proper filler rod with emphasis placed on safety, equipment setup, and welding techniques. Upon completion, students should be able to perform GTAW fillet and groove welds with various electrodes and filler materials. Students may receive credit for this course by successfully completing non-credit course WLD-3106AC.
Offered: Fall