Objectives

Learning Objective 1 – Summarize fit-up and alignment tools.

• Identify and describe weldment positioning equipment.
• Identify and describe plate alignment tools.
• Identify and describe pipe and flange alignment tools.
• Identify and describe fit-up gauges and measuring devices.

Learning Objective 2 – Summarize managing weldment distortion.

• Explain weldment distortion and its causes.
• Explain the tools and techniques that control weldment distortion.

Performance Tasks

Performance Task 1 (Learning Objective 1) – Use specialized tools to fit up plate and pipe joints.

Performance Task 2 (Learning Objective 1) – Use gauges and other measuring tools to check joints for proper fit-up and alignment.