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* Introduction to advanced tools available
* Introduction to advanced tools available


=== Welding with Electricity ===
=== Intro to Electric Welding with TIG (GTAW) ===
Step up your making game by learning to weld! 

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.
No previous welding experience needed.

A 3+ hour, fast-paced introduction to gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), commonly called TIG (tungsten + inert gas). It isn’t as scary as it sounds. If you can solder, you can weld. Plus tons of online resources to continue learning on your own.
This class will include in-person, hands-on practice welding (adhering to COVID-19 social distancing regulations) with live video demonstrations and additional online resources.

In this class you will learn:


=== In this class you will learn: ===
* Fundamental concepts of welding, cutting, and brazing
* Fundamental concepts of welding, cutting, and brazing
* Different types of welding processes used in industry
* Different types of welding processes used in industry
* Basic metallurgy and material properties
* Proper safety attire and safe working practices
* Proper safety attire and safe working practices
* Proper equipment set up & maintenance
* Arc welding carbon steel using the TIG / GTAW process
Please wear long pants and clothing made of natural fibers, with boots or closed-toe shoes. A long-sleeved shirts and a cap, bandana, or hair covering is also recommended. FCFL can provide welding jackets, helmets, gloves, and other safety equipment as needed.


Fat Cat Fab Lab members receive a free second refresher class and certification test scheduled the following week or by appointment.
In this class you will practice:


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
* Spot welding thin sheet metal using resistance welding
* Proper equipment set up & maintenance
* Welding safety: prevention & emergency handling


A four-minute video on the basics of TIG welding:
Equipment used:
https://youtu.be/uO5pVLOAmD4?si=zrwvDNjlde6NGmjX

* Miller Multimatic 220 AC/DC welder
* Miller Model 11 Lectro Spot welder
* Autodarkening helmets

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.

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.


=== Resources ===
=== Resources ===