TIG Welder Certification

TIG Welder Certification
Version	0.1.0
Approval Date	2022-06-18
Prerequisites
Document/Printout	TIG Welder Certification
Required For Tools/Shops	TIG Welder

Student:
Trainer:
Date:
Version:	0.1.0 - 2022-06-18

Certification required for: TIG Welder (Metal Shop)

DO NOT USE THIS PAGE AS A SIGN OFF SHEET

Please print the document from the download link in the top right of the wiki page instead!

Training Check-Off List:

Tool Anatomy

• Parts of the TIG Welder are properly identified
  • Pressure Regulator
  • Power Switch
  • Control Panel (must read operator’s manual)
  • Ground clamp
  • Torch Selection and Collect Selection
  • Nozzle
  • Tungsten Selection (Recommend ‘E3” for pie bead (Don’t use thoriated tungsten)
  • Grinding Tungsten

Gas Tank Safety

• Never move the gas tank without the cap on!
• Always ‘top seat’ tank valve when welding

Materials

• What Materials may be welded with CMS’s TIG welding machines?
  • Clean Carbon Steel
  • Aluminum Stainless Steel
• What Materials may not be welded with CMS’s TIG welding machines?
  • Galvanized Metals

Pre-Operation

• Fully Review Operator’s Manual
• Clean and secure metal to be welded
• Personal Protection Gear - safety glasses, welding helmet, welding gloves, welding jacket (or long sleeves!)
• Do not wear clothing made from synthetic or synthetic blends.
• No unrestrained long hair and no flowing clothes. Closed-toed shoes are required.
• Make sure there are no puddles on floor in welding area, particularly around machines and foot pedals.
• Make sure that the welding area is free of flammable materials.
• Adjust welding screens to make sure no bystanders can be caught by arc-flash.
• Regulator:
  • Tank is opened fully (top seated).
  • Depress purge button to start the gas cycle, then adjust the flow-meter or regulator - see individual machine pages for optimal settings.
• Select proper torch/tungsten and cup
• Set the machine appropriately for the gauge of steel you will be welding, using the chart on: See page 20 of operator’s manual

Operation

• Turn on the fume extractor and position the end of the extraction arm near your workpiece.
• Make sure no bare skin is ever in contact with the workbench or workpiece during welding or while your parts are hot.
• Clean and sharpen tungsten as needed
• Hold the torch as appropriate to your weld position and requirements.
• Treat all work as if it is hot enough to burn you through your gloves.
• Observe proper duty cycle

Post-Operation

• Turn off the fume extractor.
• Turn off the machine (TIG welder).
• Turn off the gas using the large valve on the cylinder.
• Disconnect the ground clamp, coil cords and store neatly.
• Return all tools.
• Clean the workbench.
• Sweep up (the floor) after yourself. (Place floor sweeping in a metal container. Insure no flammable material in container)

Lockout/Tagout Procedure

• Tool unplugged and plug wrapped in safe/visible location, tag filled out and posted, front desk notified.

Pass/Fail:

Comments:

Student Signature:		Date
Certifier Signature:		Date

Certifer: Please scan this QR Code to email info@claremontmakerspace.org, and include a list of students who have passed this test.

Then, return this form to the front desk (even if the student failed!).