Course description
This free Advanced Welding Technology online course will help you better understand welding processes and joining technologies. You will be introduced to the fundamentals of welding metallurgy, where you will learn about the different weld techniques and how you can apply them. Also, you will learn about the metallurgy processes of welding and how you can utilize it to perfect your skills. This course will also teach you how you can use arc welding power sources in welding.
This free online course on Advanced Welding Technology will also teach you the differences between brazing and welding processes . You will learn about the principles of brazing and how you can apply it on your own to achieve your perfect weld. You will also learn about the advantages and limitations of soldering, which will equip you with the knowledge in the dos and don'ts during your welding processes. Moving on, you will learn about the best method of application of your adhesive bonding to your welds and joints.
Furthermore, in this course, you will learn about the chemical reactions in welding and its relevance towards perfecting your welding skills. This free online certification course will also teach you the best way to go about your weld when it is in a solid-state to prevent cracking in your welding. Upon the completion of this course, you will have a strong knowledge and better understanding of welding processes and welding metallurgy, thereby you can become a better welder. Grab this opportunity now and begin this free online course in Advanced Welding Technology and obtain your welding certificate.
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Training content
Fundamentals of Welding and Joining
Description: In this module, you will learn about the fundamentals of welding and joining, the science behind it, the different welding techniques and the classification of welding processes. Also, you will learn about surface-active elements in welding, the Marangoni convection mode and the surface tension force in weld pool model. You will further be introduced into allied welding process using surface-active elements, activated TIG welding process and magnetic impelled Arc butt welding.
- Learning Outcomes
- Welding Classification, Physics of Welding and Welding Energy Sources
- Breakdown of the Types of Welding
- Brazing, Soldering and Adhesive Bonding
- Metal Transfer
- Kinds of Welding and Welding Challenges
- Lesson Summary
Welding Metallurgy
Description: In this module, you will learn about the chemical reactions in welding, residual stress and distortion, and distortion in weldment. Including, the remedies of distortion, solidification in welding, constitutional super-cooling in welding solidification and phase transformation. Also, you will learn about solidification and cracking, the reasons for cracks during welding, the heat treatment of weld joints and its importance in welding.
- Learning Outcomes
- Welding Metal and Chemical Reactions in Welding
- Weldment Distortion and Solidification
- Solidification Modes and Weld Metal Nucleation
- Phase Transformation and Solidification Cracking
- Lesson Summary
Course assessment
- Assessment: Advances in Welding and Joining Technologies - Final Assessment
Certification / Credits
Having completed this course, you should be able to:
- Explain the meaning of welding and joining
- Identify the critical technologies in manufacturing
- Identify the classification of welded joints
- Identify the different welding techniques
- Explain the science behind welding and joining
- Identify the types and sub-types of welding and joining
- Identify the classification of welding processes
- Identify the five types of joints and the three types of welding
- Identify the reasons for cracks in welding
- Explain the measures used in preventing craking
- Explain the importance of heat treatment in welding
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