TIG Training

TIG Training

TIG is a form of welding that is taught to users who have already competed the Welding Safety & MIG training. TIG is a more complex form of welding that is used to achieve more controlled, visually pleasing results.

TIG also allows you to weld very thin metal, as well as easily switch between material types such as stainless steel, and aluminum.

Read more about TIG here.

Training requirements

• All users need to have a Makerepo account to sign in the space and be accredited with the training certification.
• All users need to arrive wearing the propper PPE:
  • Long hair tied back
  • No hand jewelry such as watches, bracelets, or large rings.
  • Closed-toed sturdy shoes
  • Long pants made of a natural material like cotton or denim (synthetic materials like leggings will melt with sparks.
  • All other PPE will be provided
• All users must have completed the Basic Training, as well as the Welding Safety & MIG training.

How to sign up

All of the training sessions are posted on the Simpli website. You can sign up for the CEED newsletter on Makerepo to stay up to date on the schedule. We try to change the times of trainings each week to accommodate everyone's schedules.

What's covered

Various welding joint types.

TIG Basics

• Grounding, the pedal, filler rod

Machine Settings

• Amps, DC/AC, Balance, Pre-flow/Post-flow

TIG Torch

• Cup, Collet, Torch body, Tail, Tungsten
• Tungsten Sharpening

PPE

• Gloves, Helmets, Jackets, Beanies, etc.

Basic TIG Technique

• Making a puddle
• Moving the puddle
• Adding filler
• Working on rhythm and consistency.
• Different joint types and welding positions