Formulario Capacitación AWS

THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF

WELDING

 

The AWS Welding Fundamentals Course provides a comprehensive overview of the basic principles of welding. Participants will learn the basic science and practical application of the most commonly utilized welding processes along with other essential topics, including welding terminology, weld design, welding safety, electrical theory, the weldability of metals, and welding quality control. Presented in short, easy-to-understand modules, this multimedia, online course is ideal for both students and professionals who want to expand their core competencies.

 

Duración

14 hours

 

MODULE 1 – What is Welding?

MODULE 2 – Welding Processes and Weld Types

MODULE 3 – Welding Hazards and Environmental Protection

MODULE 4 – Managing Hazards and Accident Prevention

MODULE 5 – Oxyfuel Welding: Basics of Combustion, Fuel Types, and Flame Characteristics

MODULE 6 – Oxyfuel Welding: Advantages, Disadvantages, and Equipment

MODULE 7 – The Science of Arc Welding: Basics of Electricity

MODULE 8 – The Science of Arc Welding: Electrical Polarity and Arc Welding Equipment

MODULE 9 – Shielded Metal Arc Welding: Process Characteristics and Electrodes

MODULE 10 – Shielded Metal Arc Welding: Operations, Equipment, and Process Variables

MODULE 11 – Gas Tungsten Arc Welding: Principles, Operations, and Equipment

MODULE 12 – Gas Tungsten Arc Welding: Shielding Gases, and Process Variables

MODULE 13 – Gas Metal Arc Welding: Principles, Equipment, and Metal Transfer Modes

MODULE 14 – Gas Metal Arc Welding: Consumables, Shielding Gases, Equipment, and Process Variables

MODULE 15 – Flux Cored Arc Welding: Principles, Equipment, and Consumables

MODULE 16 – Flux Cored Arc Welding: Shielding Gases, Equipment, and Process Variables

MODULE 17 – Submerged Arc Welding: Principles, Equipment, and Materials

MODULE 18 – Submerged Arc Welding: Electrodes, Flux, Equipment, and Process Variables

MODULE 19 – Basics of Welding Metallurgy: Atomic Structures and Properties of Metals

MODULE 20 – Basics of Welding Metallurgy: States of Matter, Alloys, and Heat Affected Zones

MODULE 21 – Welding Discontinuities and Their Causes: Process, Metallurgical, and Base Metal Discontinuities

MODULE 22 – Welding Discontinuities and Their Causes: Structural Discontinuities

MODULE 23 – Oxyfuel Cutting Basics and Equipment

MODULE 24 – Oxyfuel Cutting Flame Types, Gas Types, and Cutting Variables

MODULE 25 – Oxyfuel Cutting Quality Limitations and Safety

MODULE 26 – Carbon Arc Cutting Basics and Equipment

MODULE 27 – Carbon Arc Cutting Operating Procedures & Safety

MODULE 28 – Plasma Arc Cutting Basics and Equipment

MODULE 29 – Plasma Arc Cutting Variables, Metallurgical Effects, Secondary Functions, and Safety

A COMPREHENSIVE OVERVIEW

OF COMMON

WELDING TECHNIQUES   

                          

The AWS Welding Fundamentals II Course provides a comprehensive overview of resistance welding, plasma arc welding, electron beam welding, and laser beam welding, cutting, and drilling. Participants will learn about the science, equipment, consumables, process variables, safety precautions, and advantages and disadvantages inherent to each process. Click on the Course Modules tab below to see a list of the topics covered.

 

Duración

7 hours

 

MODULE 1 – Resistance Welding I: History & Science

MODULE 2 – Resistance Welding II: Equipment

MODULE 3 – Resistance Welding III: Consumables & Materials

MODULE 4 – Resistance Welding IV: Variables

MODULE 5 – Resistance Welding V: Safety

MODULE 6 – Resistance Welding VI: Spot & Projection Welding

MODULE 7 – Resistance Welding VII: Seam Welding & Advantages-Disadvantages

MODULE 8 – Plasma Arc Welding I: History, Science & Equipment

MODULE 9 – Plasma Arc Welding II: Variables & Advantages-Disadvantages

MODULE 10 – Electron Beam Welding I: History & Science I

MODULE 11 – Electron Beam Welding II: Science II

MODULE 12 – Electron Beam Welding III: Equipment I

MODULE 13 – Electron Beam Welding IV: Equipment II

MODULE 14 – Electron Beam Welding V: Variables & Safety

MODULE 15 – Electron Beam Welding VI: Advantages & Disadvantages

MODULE 16 – Laser Beam Processes I: History & Science

MODULE 17 – Laser Beam Processes II: Equipment, Consumables & Materials

MODULE 18 – Laser Beam Processes III: Cutting & Drilling

MODULE 19 – Laser Beam Processes IV: Variables

MODULE 20 – Laser Beam Processes V: Safety

MODULE 21 – Laser Beam Processes VI: Advantages & Disadvantages

A COMPREHENSIVE OVERVIEW

OF BRAZING AND SOLDERING           

                              

In this course, participants learn the basic science and practical application of the most commonly utilized brazing and soldering processes. These processes include torch, furnace, dip, and induction brazing, as well as iron, torch, furnace, dip, and wave soldering. Presented in short, easy-to-understand modules, this multimedia course covers the science, equipment,

consumables, process variables, safety precautions, and advantages and disadvantages inherent to each process.

 

Duración

5 hours

 

MODULE 1 – Brazing: Introduction

MODULE 2 – Brazing: Equipment

MODULE 3 – Brazing: Process Variations

MODULE 4 – Brazing: Materials 1

MODULE 5 – Brazing: Materials 2

MODULE 6 – Brazing: Materials 3

MODULE 7 – Brazing: Variables

MODULE 8 – Brazing: Safety & Advantages/Disadvantages

MODULE 9 – Soldering: Introduction

MODULE 10 – Soldering: Equipment

MODULE 11 – Soldering: Process Variations

MODULE 12 – Soldering: Materials 1

MODULE 13 – Soldering: Materials 2

MODULE 14 – Soldering: Variables

MODULE 15 – Soldering: Safety & Advantages/Disadvantages

THE PRINCIPLES AND

PERFORMANCE OF

COMMONLY

USED DESTRUCTIVE TESTS       

 

Destructive testing is an essential part of ensuring the integrity and performance of the welds used to manufacture everything from cars, planes, and ships to bridges, buildings, and pipelines. Destructive testing methods are also used for applications such as welding procedure qualification, welder performance qualification testing, and material verification. This engaging online course describes the material properties of metals that can be evaluated with destructive testing, as well as the principles and performance of the most common destructive tests used in the welding industry. Click on the Course Modules tab below to see a list of the topics covered.

 

Duración

10 hours

 

MODULE 1 – Introduction to Destructive Testing

MODULE 2 – Strength

MODULE 3 – Ductility

MODULE 4 – Strength Testing I

MODULE 5 – Strength Testing II

MODULE 6 – Strength Testing III

MODULE 7 – Hardness

MODULE 8 – Hardness Testing

MODULE 9 – Toughness

MODULE 10 – Toughness Testing

MODULE 11 – Fatigue I

MODULE 12 – Fatigue II

MODULE 13 – Fatigue Testing

MODULE 14 – Soundness

MODULE 15 – Chemical Properties

MODULE 16 – Corrosion Testing

MODULE 17 – Metallographic Testing

THE PRINCIPLES AND

PERFORMANCE

OF THE MOST COMMON

NONDESTRUCTIVE

 

This course describes welding discontinuities and the science and application of visual testing (VT), penetrant testing (PT), magnetic particle testing (MT), radiographic testing (RT), and ultrasonic testing (UT). Topics include discontinuities and their causes, as well as the role of vision, capillary action, magnetism, radiation, and sound in VT, PT, MT, RT and UT respectively. The Science of Non-Destructive Testing is perfect for both students and welding professionals involved in inspection, supervision, or quality control.

 

Duración

6 hours

 

MODULE 1 – Introduction to Nondestructive Testing and Discontinuities

MODULE 2 – Common Discontinuities and Their Causes

MODULE 3 – The Science of Sight

MODULE 4 – How to Perform a Visual Test

MODULE 5 – The Science of Capillary Action

MODULE 6 – How Capillary Action Works in Penetrant Testing

MODULE 7 – The Science of Magnetism

MODULE 8 – How Magnetism Works in Magnetic Particle Testing

MODULE 9 – The Science of Radiation

MODULE 10 – Radiation Safety

MODULE 11 – How Radiation Works in Radiographic Testing

MODULE 12 – The Science of Sound

MODULE 13 – How Sound Works in Ultrasonic Testing

INTRODUCTION TO BASIC

                                                                         

The AWS Fabrication Math I course provides a comprehensive introduction to basic math skills. The engaging, multimedia, format offers clear, step-by-step verbal and visual explanations that

make each mathematical concept easy to understand and remember. Topics include place value, simplification, estimation, measurement and the addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of whole numbers, fractions, decimals and mixed numbers.

This self-paced, online course is ideal for both beginners and welding professionals who want to learn or refamiliarize themselves with the basic principles behind many of the measurements and calculations used in the welding industry.

 

Duración

18 hours

 

MODULE 1 – Introduction to Whole Numbers

MODULE 2 – Addition of Whole Numbers

MODULE 3 – Subtraction of Whole Numbers

MODULE 4 – Multiplication of Whole Numbers

MODULE 5 – Division of Whole numbers

MODULE 6 – Introduction to Fractions: Identifying and Simplifying Fractions

MODULE 7 – Introduction to Fractions: Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions

MODULE 8 – Addition of Fractions: Adding Like and Unlike Denominators

MODULE 9 – Addition of Fractions: Adding Unlike Denominators and Mixed Numbers

MODULE 10 – Subtraction of Fractions and Mixed Numbers

MODULE 11 – Multiplication of Fractions and Mixed Numbers

MODULE 12 – Division of Fractions and Mixed Numbers

MODULE 13 – Introduction to Decimal Numbers

MODULE 14 – Addition of Decimal Numbers

MODULE 15 – Subtraction of Decimal Numbers

MODULE 16 – Multiplication of Decimal Numbers

MODULE 17 – Division of Decimal Numbers

MODULE 18 – Conversion of Decimal Numbers and Fractions

THE MATH SKILLS REQUIRED

TO PLAN AND PRODUCE

QUALITY WELDS      

     

The AWS Fabrication Math II course builds upon the lessons learned in Fabrication Math I to explain the concepts, equations, and formulas that welders, welding foremen, welding supervisors and other welding professionals require to estimate, plan, and produce quality welds. The same type of audio narration, animated graphics, examples, and practice problems found in Math I make these more advanced concepts just as easy to understand and remember. Topics include unit conversions, percentages and ratios, and the calculation of area and volume. Please see the course curriculum for a complete list of topics.

 

Duración

15 hours

 

MODULE 1 – Introduction

MODULE 2 – Percentages and Ratios

MODULE 3 – Rates and Ratios

MODULE 4 – Exponents and Scientific Notation

MODULE 5 – Order of Operations

MODULE 6 – Unit Conversions: Metric/U.S. Standard Characteristics

MODULE 7 – Unit Conversions: Temperature and Time

MODULE 8 – Lines and Angles

MODULE 9 – Rectangles and Squares

MODULE 10 – Area of Right Triangles

MODULE 11 – Area of Non-Right Triangles

MODULE 12 – Area of Circles

MODULE 13 – Three Dimensional Shapes and Volume

MODULE 14 – Three Dimensional Shapes and Volume: Cones

MODULE 15 – Three Dimensional Shapes and Volume: Cylinders

SAFETY FIRST: WHAT

YOU NEED TO KNOW

ABOUT ALUMINUM

WELDING    

                  

Based on the ANSI Z49.1:2012 Safety in Welding Standard, this course includes a broad range of topics, including hazards, safety equipment, ventilation, welding in confined spaces, safety precautions, and safety specifications. Presented in easy-to-access, online modules, the AWS Safety in Welding course is equally accessible to students, hobbyists and established professionals who want to expand their knowledge base and core competencies.

 

Duración

3 hours

 

MODULE 1 – Introduction to Welding Safety: The Importance of Safety, Locating Safety Guidelines, and Safety Roles and Responsibilities

MODULE 2 – Radiation: Hazards and Prevention

MODULE 3 – Electric Shock: Hazards and Prevention

MODULE 4 – Fires and Burns: Hazards and Prevention

MODULE 5 – Fumes and Gases: Hazards and Prevention

MODULE 6 – Noise: Hazards and Prevention

MODULE 7 – Managing Welding Hazards: Workplace Hazards and Personal Protection Equipment

MODULE 8 – Managing Welding Hazards: Environmental Hazards, Confined Spaces, and Ventilation Safety

MODULE 9 – Process Specific Welding Safety: Oxyfuel Welding and Cutting

MODULE 10 – Process Specific Welding Safety: Arc Welding and Cutting

MODULE 11 – Process Specific Welding Safety: Resistance Welding, Electron Beam Welding, Brazing, and Soldering

A STEP-BY-STEP

GUIDE TO READING

AND USING WELDING

SYMBOLS    

                         

Based on the AWS A2.4:2012 Standard Symbols for Welding, Brazing, and Nondestructive Examination, this in-depth, online course employs audio narration, animated graphics, and interactive practice problems to make even the most complex welding symbols easy to understand and use. Understanding Welding Symbols is ideal for anyone involved in the design, fabrication, or inspection of welded, brazed, or soldered joints. Click on the Course Modules tab below to see a detailed list of the topics covered.

 

Duración

10 hours

 

MODULE 1 – Fundamentals of Object Representation

MODULE 2 – Lines and Weld Joints

MODULE 3 – Weld Symbols: Groove, Fillet, Plug and Slot Welds

MODULE 4 – Weld Symbols: Spot and Projection, Stud, Seam, Back and Backing, Surfacing, and Edge Welds

MODULE 5 – Reading Welding Symbols: Basic Parts of a Welding Symbol, Weld Location, and Symbol Orientation

MODULE 6 – Reading Welding Symbols: Arrow, Reference Lines, and Supplementary Data

MODULE 7 – Reading Welding Symbols: Extent of Welding

MODULE 8 – Reading Welding Symbols: Tail, Contour Symbols, and Melt-Through Symbol

MODULE 9 – Groove Welds: Groove, Groove Welds, and Arrows

MODULE 10 – Groove Welds: Depth of Groove and Size

MODULE 11 – Groove Welds: Special Case Dimensions and Root Opening

MODULE 12 – Groove Welds: Groove Angle, Groove Radius, and Length

MODULE 13 – Groove Welds: Intermittent Welds and Weld Contours

MODULE 14 – Groove Welds: Back and Backing Welds

MODULE 15 – Groove Welds: Backing, Spacers, and Consumable Inserts

MODULE 16 – Groove Welds: Backgouging, Seal Welds, and Skewed Joints

MODULE 17 – Fillet Welds: Anatomy of a Fillet Weld, Size, Dimension Lines, and Notes in the Tail

MODULE 18 – Fillet Welds: Double Fillet Welds, Notes on a Print, Length, Hatching Lines, and Changes in Direction of Welding

MODULE 19 – Fillet Welds: Length and Intermittent Fillet Welds

MODULE 20 – Fillet Welds: Contours, Combined Weld Symbols, and Skewed Joints

MODULE 21 – Plug and Slot Welds: Plug Weld Size, Slot Weld Width and Length

MODULE 22 – Plug and Slot Welds: Angle of Countersink, Depth of Filling, and Number of Welds

MODULE 23 – Plug and Slot Welds: Pitch, Centerlines, and Joints with Three or More Members

MODULE 24 – Spot and Projection Welds: Size and Strength, Number of Welds, and Pitch

MODULE 25 – Spot and Projection Welds: Weld Process Reference, Grouped Spot Welds, and Multiple Member Spot Welds

MODULE 26 – Stud Welds

MODULE 27 – Seam Welds: Size, Strength, Welding Process Reference, and Length

MODULE 28 – Seam Welds: Intermittent Seam Welds, Number of Welds, Contours, and Multiple Member Seam Welds

MODULE 29 – Surfacing Welds

MODULE 30 – Edge Welds: Size, Length, Double Edge Welds, and Changes in Direction of Welding

MODULE 31 – Edge Welds: Chain Intermittent Edge Welds and Staggered Intermittent Edge Welds

MODULE 32 – Edge Welds: Extent, Location, Joints with Three of More Members, and Combined Weld Symbols

MODULE 33 – Brazing Symbols

MODULE 34 – Nondestructive Examination Symbols: Letter Designations, Side Significance, Multiple Tests, Combined Symbols, and Supplementary Symbols

MODULE 35 – Nondestructive Examination Symbols: Specifying Location and Extent of Examination Testing Symbols

THE BASIC PRINCIPLES

THAT UNDERLIE THE

BROAD FIELD OF

METALLURGY       

          

Metallurgy I introduces the fundamental concepts required to understand the metallurgical phenomena that affect welding and welded materials. Topics include the characteristics of atoms, the periodic table, chemical bonding, chemical reactivity, the atomic structure of materials, and the properties of metals.

 

Duración

6 hours

 

MODULE 1 – All about Atoms: The Elements

MODULE 2 – All About Atoms: The Atom

MODULE 3 – All About Atoms: Electrons

MODULE 4 – The Periodic Table: Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids

MODULE 5 – The Periodic Table: Periodicity and Valence Electrons

MODULE 6 – Ionic Bonds: Main Group Elements

MODULE 7 – Ionic Bonds: Transition Metals

MODULE 8 – Ionic Bonds: Reactivity of Metals

MODULE 9 – Ionic Bonds: The Structure of Crystal Lattices

MODULE 10 – Covalent Bonds

MODULE 11 – Metallic Bonds: Material Properties

MODULE 12 – Metallic Bonds: Alloys and States of Matter

THE NATURE OF METALS

AND THE PROPERTIES

THAT AFFECT WELDABILITY 

 

                 

Welding involves various metallurgical phenomena, including melting, freezing, diffusion, precipitation, thermal strains, and shrinkage. If disregarded or misunderstood, these effects can lead to cracking, porosity, or welds with poor properties.

This course builds on the fundamental principles described in Metallurgy I to provide a basic understanding of the nature of metals, the metallurgical phenomena involved in welding, and the effects of these phenomena on the properties of welded materials. Click on the Course Modules tab below to see a list of the topics covered.

 

Duración

6 hours

 

MODULE 1 – Atoms, Unit Cells, and Crystal Structures

MODULE 2 – Alloys, Diffusion, and Solid Solubility

MODULE 3 – Phase Diagrams Part I

MODULE 4 – Phase Diagrams Part II

MODULE 5 – Physical and Mechanical Properties

MODULE 6 – Thermal Characteristics: Thermal Conductivity and Density

MODULE 7 – Thermal Characteristics: Specific Heat and Diffusivity

MODULE 8 – Metallurgical Considerations for Welding

MODULE 9 – Heat Treatments

MODULE 10 – Stresses and Stress Relief

MODULE 11 – Welding Metallurgy of Common Materials

LEARN TO IDENTIFY,

MEASURE, AND

MANAGE THE COSTS

OF PRODUCTION   

              

Every year, welding manufacturing operations lose millions of dollars in profits due to the improper calculation of costs and inefficient welding practices. In this course, participants will learn to identify, measure, and manage the costs of production in order to reduce expenses and ensure quality. Topics include welding process variables, weld procedure specifications, calculating weld metal volume and deposition rates, and managing the costs of labor, materials, equipment, and overhead. Please see the course curriculum for a complete list of topics.

 

Duración

18 hours

 

MODULE 1 – Process Variables: Current, Amperage, Voltage

MODULE 2 – Process Variables: Polarity, Inductance, Arc Length, CTTWD, Shielding Gas

MODULE 3 – Process Variables: Travel Angle, Transverse Angle, Travel Speed, Electrode Position, Wire Feed Speed

MODULE 4 – SMAW: Process Variables

MODULE 5 – GTAW: Process Variables

MODULE 6 – GMAW: Process Variables

MODULE 7 – FCAW: Process Variables

MODULE 8 – SAW: Process Variables

MODULE 9 – Weld Process Comparison: Advantages and Disadvantages I

MODULE 10 – Weld Process Comparison: Advantages and Disadvantages II

MODULE 11 – Manufacturing Costs: Materials, Labor, Equipment, Overhead

MODULE 12 – Welding Procedure Specification

MODULE 13 – Determining the Cost of Weld: Calculating Area

MODULE 14 – Determining the Cost of Weld: Calculating Volume

MODULE 15 – Determining the Cost of Weld: Calculating Deposited Weight

MODULE 16 – Determining the Cost of Weld: Calculating Deposition Efficiency

MODULE 17 – Determining the Cost of Weld: Calculating Deposition Rate

MODULE 18 – Calculating Labor Costs: Arc Time, Non-Arc Time, Total Labor Time

MODULE 19 – Calculating Labor Costs: Operator Factor

MODULE 20 – Calculating Labor Costs: Problem Solving

MODULE 21 – Calculating Filler Metal and Labor Costs: Problem Solving

MODULE 22 – Calculating Weld Job Costs: Problem Solving

MODULE 23 – Managing Costs: Joint Design, Weld Design, WPS, Mistake Proofing, Production Planning

MODULE 24 – Managing Costs: Eliminating Operations, Supporting Activities, Field Welding, process Selection

MODULE 25 – Managing Costs: Unforeseen Costs, Quality Issues, Overwelding

MODULE 26 – Practice Problems: 15 Problems

MODULE 27 – Practice Quiz 1: 5 Problems

MODULE 28 – Practice Quiz 2: 5 Problems

MODULE 29 – Practice Quiz 3: 5 Problems

MODULE 30 – Practice Quiz 4: 5 Problems

LEARN THE NATURE AND USE OF

A WPS ALONG WITH ITS

SUPPORTING PROCEDURE

QUALIFICATION RECORD (PQR)

 

Welding procedure specifications (WPS) allow welders to consistently produce welds that meet desired requirements without any rework. However, the nature and use of a WPS, and its supporting procedure qualification record (PQR), are commonly misunderstood. This online course provides a comprehensive overview of these documents in an engaging and easy-to- understand multimedia format.

 

Topics include: the format and function of a WPS and a PQR; the different types of WPSs; essential and nonessential variables for arc welding, oxyfuel welding, resistance welding and brazing procedure specifications; the procedure qualification process; the information included on a PQR; and common nondestructive and destructive tests.

 

Duración

4 hours

 

MODULE 1 – Introduction to WPSs & PQRs

MODULE 2 – How to Read a WPS, Pt. I

MODULE 3 – How to Read a WPS, Pt. II

MODULE 4 – Procedure Specifications for Oxyfuel Welding, Resistance Welding, and Brazing

MODULE 5 – PQRs and Qualification Tests