TIG Welding

TIG 1:

Part 1 of a 3 part series, this (4 day) 16-hour course is designed to introduce newcomers to the process of TIG welding. Focusing on welding carbon steel, this course is developed for beginners who have never touched a TIG welder before, to hobbyists, automotive enthusiasts, DIYer’s, and for anyone looking to hone their welding skills/understanding of the TIG welding process. This course is focused on giving students introductory theoretical and practical knowledge to build the confidence/knowledge needed to start working with this fun, and challenging metal joining process. During the course there will be classroom lecture, live demonstrations, one-on-one instruction, and hands-on welding with the GTAW (TIG) process. Students will weld in the 1-2 F/G (flat/horizontal & fillet/groove) weld positions on 16G – 1/4” mild steel.  Enough to give you the knowledge, and confidence needed to start working with this fun metal joining process.

You are not required to register for all 3 parts of this course. If you only want one course that suits your needs, that’s acceptable.

Topics Covered Include:Tig 1

  • Welder safety
  • TIG Equipment, Consumables, & Gasses
  • TIG Torch, Machine Set Up & Troubleshooting
  • Tungsten Selection & Preparation
  • Filler Material Selection, Material Preparation   
  • TIG Machine Settings/Amperages
  • TIG Operation & Techniques
  • Basic Metallurgy
  • Process Limitations, Weld Defects & Remedies
  • Machine Recommendations

 
Safety Equipment Included:

  • Students will use studio-owned welding jacket, gloves, safety glasses and auto-darkening helmet during the class.
  • Students must wear boots/closed toe shoes (excluding cloth shoes, crocs or sneakers).
  • Students must wear jeans (no sweatpants, leggings, or shorts permitted).

 

Next Training Offered: 

December 6th / 7th – December 13th / 14th
Fridays - 4:30pm – 8:30pm
Saturdays – 10:00am – 2:00pm

You are not required to register for all 3 parts of this course. If you only want one course that suits your needs, that’s acceptable.

Academic and Workforce Development Center
318 Madison Avenue
Elmira, New York

Cost: $450.00

REGISTER HERE

TIG 2:

Part 2 of this 3 part series. This (4 day) 16-hour course is designed for TIG welders who have taken our TIG 1 course or if you have prior TIG welding experience. Focusing on Aluminum and Stainless welding. From hobbyists, automotive enthusiasts, artists, DIYer’s, and anyone looking to sharpen TIG welding skills. This course is focused on giving students more intermediate theoretical and practical knowledge to work with this fun, and challenging process. During the course there will be classroom lecture, live demonstrations, one-on-one instruction, and hands-on welding with the GTAW (TIG) process. Students will weld in the 1-2 (Flat & Horizontal) F/G (Fillet & Groove) positions on 14G – 3/16” stainless, and aluminum.

You are not required to register for all 3 parts of this course. If you only want one course that suits your needs, that’s acceptable.

Tig 2
Topics Covered Include:

  • Welder Safety/Hazards
  • TIG Equipment, Consumables
  • TIG Torch, Machine Set Up
  • Troubleshooting, Discontinuities, and Remedies
  • Tungsten Selection & Preparation
  • Filler Material, Material Preparation
  • Metallurgy
  • TIG Machine Settings, Amperages, Foot Pedal Control
  • TIG Operation & Techniques on Stainless Steel & Aluminum
  • Oxide Formation and Control

 

 Safety Equipment Included:

  • Students will use studio-owned welding jacket, gloves, safety glasses and auto-darkening helmet during the class.
  • Students must wear boots/closed toe shoes (excluding cloth shoes, crocs or sneakers).
  • Students must wear jeans (no sweatpants, leggings, or shorts permitted).

 

Next Training Offered: 

January 24th / 25th  -  January 31st / February 1st
Friday’s 4pm - 8pm
Saturday’s 12pm- 4pm

You are not required to register for all 3 parts of this course. If you only want one course that suits your needs, that’s acceptable.

Cost: $450.00

All classes are offered at
Academic and Workforce Development Center
318 Madison Avenue Elmira, New York


REGISTER HERE

TIG 3:

Part 3 of a 3 part series, this (4 day) 16-hour course is designed to highlight the more advanced techniques in TIG welding. Focusing on welding carbon steel, stainless, and aluminum.  Created for those who have taken our TIG 1/2 courses or if you have prior TIG welding experience. From hobbyists, professionals, automotive enthusiasts, artists, DIYer’s, and anyone looking to sharpen their TIG welding skills. This course is focused on giving students more advanced theoretical and practical knowledge to work with this fun, and challenging process. During the course there will be classroom lecture, live demonstrations, one-on-one instruction, and hands-on welding with the GTAW (TIG) process. Students will weld in the 1-4 F/G positions on 22G – 3/16” steel, stainless, and aluminum. But are more than welcome to explore the options of TIG Art, or Fabrication.

You are not required to register for all 3 parts of this course. If you only want one course that suits your needs, that’s acceptable.

Topics Covered Include:Tig 3

  • Welder Safety/Hazards
  • TIG Equipment, Consumables
  • TIG Torch, Machine Set Up
  • Troubleshooting, Discontinuities, and Remedies
  • Tungsten Selection & Preparation
  • Filler Material, Material Preparation
  • Metallurgy
  • TIG Machine Settings/Amperages
  • TIG Operation & Techniques
  • Oxide Formation and Control
  • Understanding Reactive Alloys
  • Back Purging and Heat Syncs
  • Process Limitations, Weld Defects & Remedies


Safety Equipment Included:

  • Students will use studio-owned welding jacket, gloves, safety glasses and auto-darkening helmet during the class.
  • Students must wear boots/closed toe shoes (excluding cloth shoes, crocs or sneakers).
  • Students must wear jeans (no sweatpants, leggings, or shorts permitted).

 

Next Training Offered: 

To Be Determined

You are not required to register for all 3 parts of this course. If you only want one course that suits your needs, that’s acceptable.

Academic and Workforce Development Center
318 Madison Avenue
Elmira, New York

Cost: $450.00

REGISTER HERE

 

Email ilearn@corning-cc.edu or call 607-936-5501 for more information

SUNY Corning Community College is committed to ensuring equal access to students with disabilities. If you believe that you will need accommodations while taking this course, please contact Accessibility Services by phone 607-962-9262 or email Accessibility@corning-cc.edu to begin the process of requesting accommodations. We strive to coordinate accommodations in a timely manner, but some accommodations may not be available when you need them if you do not give timely notice.

Your Instructor

mark bellinger

My name’s Mark Bellinger, I’m a 3rd generation welder. I’ve been welding/fabricating for the past 15 years. My passion for welding started when I was a child, with one of my earliest memories being with my father putting sparklers in the electrode holder for our stick welder to let me pretend I was welding. Since then my passion has only grown. Welding is an art form that can always be improved on, and I thrive on chasing that perfection. I am qualified through AWS in SMAW, GMAW, and GTAW under AWS D1.1, D1.2, D1.3, & D1.6 codes. My next goals are to obtain my CWI (Certified Welding Inspector) & CWE (Certified Welding Educator) licenses. I thoroughly enjoy transferring my knowledge to those with the willingness to learn, and watching them grow. I care about creating well rounded welders for the next generation to be built upon. Some of my hobbies include restoring classic vehicles, building mega trucks, and racing my dirt bike when I find the time.