Description

Objectives

Learning Objective 1 • State the basic concepts of open-root SMAW and how to prepare for welding.

• State the basic concepts of open-root SMAW of pipe.
• Identify common welding safety practices.
• Explain how to prepare the area, materials, and equipment for SMAW of pipe.

Learning Objective 2 • Describe open-root pipe welding positions and related SMAW techniques.

• Identify and describe the four pipe welding positions and acceptable weld profiles.
• Describe the SMAW techniques for root and fill passes on pipe.
• Describe the techniques required to produce open-root SMAW pipe welds in all positions.

Performance Tasks

Performance Task 1 (Learning Objective 2) • Make open-root pipe welds in the 1G-ROTATED position.

Performance Task 2 (Learning Objective 2) • Make open-root pipe welds in the 2G position.

Performance Task 3 (Learning Objective 2) • Make open-root pipe welds in the 5G position.

Performance Task 4 (Learning Objective 2) • Make open-root pipe welds in the 6G position