Bjorge & Associates Custom Technical Training

Safe and Efficient Welding Generally, we start by researching the typical welding needs of the client. Then we define a process that technicians can use to produce good quality work on a tight schedule. Finally, we provide hands-on training, giving technicians the guidelines and tips they need to become skilled at performing the new welding procedure. All welding courses emphasize important safety standards and fire and accident prevention.

Course Outlines: Check the sample course outlines at the end of this page to see how we customize training for clients. Welding Certification Programs: • Basic SMAW, MIG, TIG to certifications • Class 1 New York City • API-1104 • AWS

Prerequisite: None
Course Length: 6 Hours

Course Contents

1. Introduction to MIG Welding
   1. Fire prevention a general safety overview
   2. Advantages of the MIG process
   3. Welding wires, cover gases and consumables
   4. MIG welding machine set-up
   5. Current, voltage, polarity, wire speed
2. MIG Welding
   1. MIG welding variables:
      Primary- voltage / current / travel speed
      Secondary- stick-out / nozzle angle / wire-feed speed
      
3. MIG Welding Mild Steel
   1. Welding safety procedures
   2. Basic distortion control
   3. Base metal preparation
   4. Butt, Lapp, inside and outside Tee joint
4. MIG Welding Aluminum (Spool Gum)
   1. Welding safety procedures
   2. Basic distortion control
   3. Base metal preparation
   4. Butt, Lapp, inside and outside tee joint
5. Plasma Cutting
   1. Gun set-up and consumables
   2. Plasma safety rules and procedures
   3. Cutting steel and aluminum
6. Skill Improvement

Prerequisite: None
Course Length: 6 Hours

Course Contents

1. Oxy-Fuel Process
   1. Compressed gases
   2. Oxy-fuel equipment and set-up
   3. Flame adjustments as per base metal, welding wire, position
   4. Overview of specific safety practices
2. MIG and Arc Welding Process
   1. MIG welding variables
   2. Primary- voltage / current / travel speed
   3. Secondary- stick-out / nozzle angle / wire-feed speed
   4. SMAW welding consumables
   5. Welding safety procedures
3. Metal Identification
   1. Identification of carbon steels, cast irons, aluminum alloys, alloy steels
   2. Correct selection of a process and filler wire for a specific fabrication or repair
   3. Identification of metals that should not be welded or special precautions must be taken.
   4. Basic distortion control
4. OSHA and NFC Standards, Rules and Procedures Related to Welding
   1. Fire extinguishers and why they work poorly around welding
   2. Fire Department regulations
   3. OSHA standards
   4. Common sense procedures