Archive:MIG Welding Training

Training for the mig welder

This is now located at https://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/view/Welding_Training

Don't create training sessions yourself, they are announced on the mailing list when posted.

Signup for training sessions here.

Training

Training will include;

• Identify the correct type of gas used for the welding approach you wish to use and know why that gas should be used.
• Identify which metals are safe to weld and which are hazardous to yourself and others
• Know how you may be electrocuted and how you may electrocute others
• What you need to know about pacemakers
• Fit/Change and remove gas cylinders
• Fit/Change MIG wire and get it through the hose to the torch
• Fit/Change/Clean appropriate sized tips
• Adjust the welding power, wire speed and gas flow to conditions suitable for the metal and thickness of joint you wish to weld
• Use safety equipment and fire extinguishers
• And finally - weld bits of metal together!

Upcoming sessions

13.30 Sunday 8th october

• Insert NAME + Hackspace member no
• 1
• 2

Previous sessions

• 2 Shaun Meehan (HS02208) (own mask)

09.00 Friday 1st September

• 1 Billy Smith HS00115
• 2 HS10145