By Nashon Mutua

 Safety and precautions.

 Various types of welding processes.
 Weld defects.
 Welding finishing processes.
At the end of the training, we should be able
to:
 Know and use the proper safety procedures and
equipment.
 Know the differences between the most
common welding technologies.
 Identify the most important parts of a
welding machine.
 Identify welding defects and know how to correct
them
 Know the various types of welding finishes.
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 Electrical Shock – Proper insulation and dry
conditions.
 Arc Rays - electric arc, infrared and
ultraviolet rays.
 Fumes and Gases – Hazardous when inhaled.
 Fire or Explosion – Flammable materials
 Flying Sparks - Wear protective clothing.
 Gas Cylinders - secure cylinders in an upright
position.
 Types of welding processes

Resistance
Arc welding Gas welding
welding

Gas metal Oxy-

Spot welding
arc (MIG) acetylene

Gas tungsten
arc (TIG)

Stick welding
 Lack of Penetration.
 Incomplete Fusion.
 Porosity.
 Undercutting.
 Cracking.
 Excessive Spatter.