Welding Fundamentals

Grade 1045 min

Learning Objective

I can create a basic weld joint using the appropriate techniques and materials.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

MIG Welding Basics

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Practice

14 min

9 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Describe the steps you would take to create a T joint weld, including the angle at which the welding gun should be held and the technique used to avoid undercutting. Explain how you would adjust your welding parameters when performing a vertical up weld compared to a vertical down weld, and describe the impact these adjustments have on the weld quality.

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