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== Equipment Available ==
* Horizontal Bandsaw* - Replacement blade: 64-1/2" X 1/2" X 14/18tpi
* Combination Lathe-Mill* - Enco 109-1000 (K Dries)
* Auto-darkening Welding Helmet, several wide view static shade helmets
* Resistance/Spot Welder (thin steel sheet only)* (member D Hamm)
* 12" Sheet Metal Slip Roller* (member D Hamm)
* Rod Slip Roller - for bending/curling metal rods up to 3/8" diameter
* Jewelry Wire Bending Tool - for making loops/coils in thin wire (member D Hamm)
* Bending Brake - for light gauge sheet metal
* Pipe Bender (member I Killy)
* Hydraulic Ram (member D Hamm)
* Throatless Bench Shear - thin sheet metal only (member D Hamm)
* Electric sheet metal shear
* Angle Grinders (as labeled)
* Air Compressor
* [[Spray Gun]] (member D Hamm)
* Assorted Hand Tools (as labeled)
<sup>*</sup>Requires basic usage and safety and/or certification before use.
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* basic tour of equipment▼
* safe power tool operation▼
* introduction to advanced tools available▼
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A hands-on introduction to gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), commonly called TIG welding (tungsten + inert gas). It isn’t as scary as it sounds. If you can solder, you can weld and braze. Plus tons of resources to continue learning on your own.▼
=== Intro to Electric Welding with TIG (GTAW) ===
Step up your making game by learning to weld!
No previous welding experience needed.
In this class you will learn:▼
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See [https://www.meetup.com/fat-cat-fab-lab/ Fat Cat Fab Lab Meetup] for next class.
▲=== In this class you will learn: ===
* Fundamental concepts of welding, cutting, and brazing
* Different types of welding processes used in industry
* Proper safety attire and safe working practices
* Arc welding carbon steel using the TIG / GTAW process▼
Please wear long
Fat Cat Fab Lab members receive a free second refresher class and certification test scheduled the following week or by appointment.
All students will be required to attend a safety orientation and sign a checklist signifying that they have received and understand the safety requirements before participating in welding activities.▼
▲* Arc welding carbon steel using the GTAW process
▲* Proper equipment set up & maintenance
A four-minute video on the basics of TIG welding:
https://youtu.be/uO5pVLOAmD4?si=zrwvDNjlde6NGmjX
=== Resources === ▼
▲* Miller Multimatic 220 AC/DC welder
* [[Welding Checklist]]▼
* [[Safety and Usage Agreement]]▼
* Argon gas refill supplier:
** [https://www.libertygases.com Liberty Gas]
** 718-596-0060
** Customer Name: Fat Cat Fab Lab, Customer #: 52343
** 2 x 125CF Argon Cylinders
== Metalshop Usage and Maintenance Log ==
▲Please wear long sleeves and pants made of natural fibers or leather, with boots or closed-toe leather shoes. Also recommended is a cap, bandana, or hair covering. FCFL will provide welding helmets, welding gloves, safety glasses, face shields, and ear protection when needed.
Please log your time on the machine and argon gas usage. Additional sheets:
▲All students will be required to attend a safety orientation and sign a checklist signifying that they have received and understand the safety requirements before participating in welding activities.
[[File:Metalshop_Usage_Maintenance_Log_20231110.pdf|thumb|center|175px|Metalshop Maintenance Log Sheet]]
[[Category:Lab Areas]]
▲=== Resources ===
▲* [[Welding Checklist]]
▲* [[Safety and Usage Agreement]]
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