Orbital Welding Training
This intensive Swagelok Orbital Welding Certification course is designed for technicians, engineers, and professionals seeking to enhance their skills and knowledge in orbital welding. The course provides comprehensive training on the principles, techniques, and applications of orbital welding, with a strong emphasis on achieving precision, consistency, and high-quality welds in a variety of industrial settings.
Description
If you're designing a critical fluid system, you're likely considering welding for assembly. With the Swagelok® M200 welding system, it's easy to make precise, consistent, quality welds. While automatic orbital welding can help you overcome issues related to widespread welder shortages, proper orbital welding training is essential to equip your emerging welders for success. Make the most of what modern orbital welding offers with our five-day orbital welding training course.
Course Objectives:
- Understand the fundamentals of welding principles and orbital welding technology.
- Gain hands-on experience with the Swagelok M200 orbital welding system.
- Learn to set up, operate, and troubleshoot the M200 orbital welding machine effectively.
- Master techniques for achieving high-quality welds with minimal defects.
- Adhere to safety standards and best practices in the orbital welding process.
- Optionally test for ASME Section IX qualification to fulfill QA/QC requirements.
Key Topics:
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Introduction to Orbital Welding
- Overview of orbital welding technology
- Advantages of orbital welding over manual welding
- Applications in industries such as aerospace, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors
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Swagelok Orbital Welding Equipment
- Detailed review of Swagelok M200 orbital welding system and components
- Equipment setup and calibration
- Maintenance and troubleshooting of welding machines
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Welding Techniques and Procedures
- Preparing materials for welding
- Programming and executing welds
- Welding stainless steel and other alloys
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Quality Control and Inspection
- Methods for inspecting and testing welds
- Common welding defects and how to avoid them
- Documentation and record-keeping for quality assurance
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Safety in Orbital Welding
- Safety protocols and personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Handling and storage of welding gases
- Emergency procedures and first aid
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Optional ASME Section IX Qualification Testing
- Preparing for ASME Section IX qualification
- Understanding QA/QC requirements
- Practical testing and assessment
Learning Outcomes: By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Confidently set up and operate the Swagelok M200 orbital welding system.
- Perform high-quality orbital welds on various materials.
- Identify and correct common welding defects.
- Implement safety measures to protect themselves and others in the welding environment.
- Apply best practices for maintaining and troubleshooting welding equipment.
- Optionally qualify for ASME Section IX to meet QA/QC requirements.
Target Audience: This course is ideal for welding technicians, maintenance engineers, and other professionals in industries requiring precise and reliable welding solutions. Prior welding experience is beneficial but not mandatory.
Course Duration:
- 5 days (40 hours) of intensive hands-on training and theoretical instruction
Certification: Participants who successfully complete the course and pass the final assessment will receive a Swagelok Orbital Welding Certification, demonstrating their proficiency and expertise in orbital welding techniques and equipment.