WELD 175 - BEGINNING GTAW (TIG WELDING)

    Recent Professors
    J. Davis, A. Nail, J. Judd, K. Young
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    15–20 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of WELD 175
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) or TIG (tungsten inert gas) is an inert gas welding process also known as Heliarc which covers aluminum, mild steel, stainless steel, magnesium, and copper welding. The course consists of welding on flat and pipe stock in all positions. Course content will include metals identification and weld symbols. Welding exercises are stressed to develop welding skills. A portion of this course may be offered in a distance education format.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 5:00pm–9:50pm, Mon Wed 12:00pm–4:50pm, Tue Thu 12:00pm–4:50pm, Tue Wed Thu 6:00pm–9:10pm