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Who Should At tend

Inte nsi ve,
■ Welders with orbital welding experience who wish to
upgrade their skills or obtain ASME qualification
Ha nds- O n Training
■ Welders without orbital welding experience who would
for Ma x imum Re sults
like to learn the technique
■ Supervisors of orbital welding operations

■ Engineers who design systems that include orbital

welding
■ Quality assurance and quality control personnel

Swagelok, Micro-Fit® Swagelok Company

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October 2008, R3
MS-02-139
Course Overview
The four-day course consists of a series of
lectures and hands-on activities to develop an
understanding of orbital welding principles.
Upon completion of the program, a theoretical
and a practical exam will be administered. A
certificate of completion will be granted when
both exams have been successfully completed.
An optional day is offered at the end of the four-
day course for participants who wish to test for
ASME Section IX qualification. This can be used
to fulfill QA/QC requirements for the participant’s
company.
Upon completion of the course, students will each
receive a reference workbook, users manual, and
signed certificate of completion.
Course Objectives
Four-Day Course
This course will instruct the entry-level orbital
welder and enhance the welding skill knowledge
for the experienced orbital welder in the following
areas:
■ Basic welding background information
■ Basic metallurgy for orbital welding
■ Tungsten electrodes
■ Shielding and backing purge gases and
procedures
■ Setup and operation of orbital welding
equipment
■ Preventive maintenance
■ Troubleshooting
■ Industry weld specifications
■ Orbital weld evaluation
■ A variety of weld procedures through hands-on
orbital welding experience on applications from
Micro-Fit® fittings to 4 in. diameter tubing
Exam Requirements
Participants must receive a minimum grade of
80 % to pass the theoretical exam. To pass the
practical exam, participants must demonstrate
the ability to prepare and weld a tubing system
according to a specific drawing without the aid of
a facilitator or peer.
Trusted Training From A Respected Source
Industry has relied on Swagelok® for advanced
solutions in fluid handling components for more than
60 years. Swagelok welding systems were added to
the company’s ever-expanding product line in 1987.
Today, with the global presence of Swagelok, our
support and training complement the premium quality
of our products that meet the needs of manufacturers
in numerous industries. This training program reflects
our commitment to provide the highest quality fluid
system components and services.
Because of the complexity of the skills required to con­
sistently achieve acceptable orbital welds, it is critical
that welders obtain up-to-date and accurate training.
The Swagelok approach to learning the theories and
skills of GTAW orbital welding includes comprehensive
classroom instruction and valuable hands-on training.
Our four-day course provides:
■ An understanding of welding principles
■ Instructions for setup and operation of the orbital
welding system
■ Troubleshooting for frequently encountered welding
problems
■ An emphasis on operational issues through hands‑on
experience

Instructor Qualifications
All program instructors have earned the
qualifications of Certified Weld Inspector (CWI)
and Certified Weld Educator (CWE) and have
a minimum of five years’ experience in orbital
welding instruction.