MTRS301 - Motorsports Basic Materials Program
Course Description
Five day technical program limited to 18 attendees that is approximately 30% classroom and 70% hands-on.
The primary focus of this course is on basic motorsports materials and applications (GMAW, GTAW, Oxyfuel, and Plasma Cutting) including aluminum and stainless steel. In addition to these concepts, new technologies will be introduced, which include Waveform Control Technology® and Precision TIG® technology.
Purpose
To enhance your knowledge of current thinking in arc welding safety, processes, instruction, concepts, equipment, and consumables, as well as your welding skills.
Course Content
- Day 1 – Safety and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG)
- Day 2 – Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG)
- Day 3 – Alloy (metallurgy, identification, classification, preheating)
- Day 4 – Alloy (aluminum and stainless steel)
- Day 5 – Oxyfuel, plasma cutting, open lab and plant tour, and TIG kit with gas lens parts
Safety Equipment Needed for Class:
- Ankle High, Steel-Toed, Safety Shoes
- Safety Glasses w/ Side Shields
- Welding Jacket
- TIG Welding Gloves
- Welding Cap
- Welding Helmet
- Welper Pliers
- Channel Locks or Vise Grips
- Stainless Wire Brush
34 Clock Hours: Lab - 29, Class - 5; CEUs - 3.4
Minimum enrollment numbers must be met in order for Weld School or Seminar & Workshop trainings to be held. Trainings with less than the required minimum enrollment are subject to cancellation or rescheduling at the discretion of the WTTC Program Manager, Business Manager, or Manager of Technical Services. Classes will be cancelled no less than fourteen (14) working days before the scheduled start day of class and enrollees will be contacted.