Advanced Welding and Fabrication (16 Weeks)

1. Pipe Welding Techniques

  • Pipe welding positions (1G, 2G, 5G, 6G)
  • Weld joint preparation and fit-up
  • High-pressure pipe welding standards

2. Structural Steel Fabrication

  • Welding structural components
  • Structural integrity assessment
  • Use of jigs and fixtures

3. Welding Metallurgy and Inspection

  • Heat-affected zones (HAZ)
  • Effects of heat treatment on metals
  • Advanced non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques

4. Automated and Robotic Welding

  • Introduction to welding automation
  • Operating robotic welding systems
  • Programming automated welding machines

5. Workshop Practice (Hands-on Training)

  • Advanced welding in vertical and overhead positions
  • Precision cutting and welding with CNC equipment
  • Complex fabrication projects and quality testing