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WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Intensive,
■ Welders with orbital welding experience who wish
to upgrade their skills or obtain ASME qualification
Hands-On Training
■ Welders without orbital welding experience who
for Maximum Results
would 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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COURSE OVERVIEW
The four-day course consists of a series of
lectures and hands-on activities to develop an
understanding of welding principles. Upon
completion of the program, a theoretical and
a practical exam will be administered. A certifi-
cate 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 workbook, instructional CD-ROM,
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 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.
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.
Trusted Training From A Respected Source
Industry has relied on Swagelok® for advanced
solutions in fluid handling components for more than
half a century. Swagelok welding systems were
added to the company’s ever-expanding product
line in 1987. Today, we are the most respected name
in orbital welding, with premium quality products
to meet the needs of manufacturers in numerous
industries. This training program reflects our com-
mitment to provide the highest quality products
and services available.
Because of the complexity of the skills required to
consistently 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