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Intermediate MIG and Flux-Core Welding

Weld vertical and overhead with MIG and flux-cored wire, set parameters inside a WPS, control distortion and trace defects to their cause. Hands-on practice and your employer's qualification test are still required.

Intermediate 5 hours 21 guides Includes assessment

Guides in This Path

1
Introduction to Workplace Safety
15 min Optional
2
Arc Welding Safety
15 min
3
Metal Fume Exposure
15 min
4
Hot Work Safety
15 min Optional
5
Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety
15 min Optional
6
Weld Joints and Positions
15 min
7
Preparing a Joint for Welding
15 min
8
Weld Symbols & Blueprint Interpretation
15 min
9
Oxy-Fuel Cutting Fundamentals
15 min
10
MIG Welding (GMAW)
15 min
11
Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
10 min
12
TIG Welding (GTAW)
15 min
13
Stick Welding (SMAW) Fundamentals
15 min
14
Preheat and Interpass Temperature
15 min
15
Common Weld Defects
15 min
16
Welding Procedure Specifications
15 min
17
AWS Certification Prep - Getting Your First Stamp
15 min
18
Setting MIG and Flux-Core Parameters From a WPS
15 min
19
Vertical and Overhead Wire Welding Technique
20 min
20
Controlling Weld Distortion in Fabrication
20 min
21
Diagnosing MIG and Flux-Core Weld Defects
20 min
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Welding

Joining metal parts using MIG, TIG, stick, or flux-core processes. Welders work in manufacturing plants, construction sites, shipyards, and repair shops. A steady hand and attention to detail are non-negotiable.

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