Aluminum TIG Welding for Beginners
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Ready to add some serious shine to your metalworking skills? Join me for a 3 hour in-depth, intensive workshop for Aluminum TIG Welding!
👉 Sign up for Aluminum TIG Welding for Beginners
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NO PREREQUISITE REQUIRED
This is SHOP 162, and while I highly recommend you take the SHOP 160 steel and SHOP 161 stainless classes, this class does not require a prerequisite. All my welding classes are made to accomodate beginners.
Having said that, aluminum welding is much more difficult than carbon steel and stainless, so expect a challenging class if coming in cold.
In this class, you’ll be introduced to the art of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, or GTAW. You'll be walked through the machine, its settings and capabilities, as well as proper safety. Students will practice using both hands in sync to get the perfect rythm for achieving clean, solid welds.
Each student will recieve 1/4" aluminum coupons they will tack into a formation with 4 of the major welding joints, the Fillet, Lap, Butt, and Corner Joints, to expose you to the most common joints in metal fabrication.
Students will rotate between 2-3 different machines to learn the nuances between models and foot pedal types, as well as the difference between an air cooled welding machine and a water cooled welding machine.
With the fine control of TIG welding you'll have the power to create sleek, strong and clean welds on aluminum!
By the end of this class, you’ll walk away with newfound skills, a cool practice piece to take home, and the confidence to take on your next welding adventure.
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As part of the SHOP162 course, you'll learn:
- The fundamentals of TIG welding (from settings to technique)
- Safety tips for a smooth, safe welding experience
- Why aluminum requires AC and a compatible machine to weld
- How to use Balance to control the cleaning action of the AC
- How to properly prepare aluminum to weld
- Why it seems like aluminum hates you and doesn't want to be welded
- The 4 major joints designs and techniques
Grab your gloves, ignite your imagination, and let’s spark some creativity together! Whether you're building functional pieces or just enjoying the art of welding, Clear Creek Makerspace is the place to light up your potential. Let’s weld! 🔥
Spaces are limited, so sign up today and let the sparks fly!
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