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Pipe Welding in Maryland
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| If you think that this career field is for you, call 800-638-5490 to discuss it with an admissions representative.
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Jump Start a Career in Pipe Welding
Mastering this skill qualifies as an independent profession on its own although the skill set obtained is similar to other forms of welding.
A talented pipe welder is highly respected due to the fact that their work protects society from the hazardous materials carried through many pipelines.
The qualified welder is always in demand and the work to be performed is endless, offering premier job stability.
This discipline could easily be the foundation upon which you support your future, family, and lifestyle.
Advantages of Welding Piping
Welding pipe is the easiest and least complicated method of joining pipe sections.
It eliminates the need for special threading and complex joint designs.
Additionally, the flow restrictions are much less compared to mechanical connections.
Pipe welding is also cheaper, so the choice is a no brainer.
What You'll Learn
North American Trade Schools will position you to thrive in the welding field.
You'll learn all of the important concepts needed to embark on a serious career path.
We cover the four welding positions:
- Vertical position (2G)
- Horizontal rolled position (1G)
- Horizontal fixed position (5G)
- Pipe inclined position (6G)
These apply do not apply to the weld, but the actual pipe position.
We also detail the procedures for welding pipe:
- When and how to use butt joints
- When and how to use fillet welds
- When and how to use seal welds
- What to do when a single pass weld won't do
- How to execute weaving or oscillating motions
Other topics covered include:
- Safety
- Preparing joints and how to fit them up
- How to select the right electrode for the job
- Tack welding
- Spacers
- Compensating for weather conditions
Certification Testing
The pipe welding program at North American Trade Schools will prepare you for welding certification whether it is with a potential employer or at an accredited AWS testing location.
There are literally hundreds of different welding tests and they can vary depending on thickness, materials, etc. Every employer is able to design their own certification tests for the tasks demanded by the job.
There are two common types of testing for welding pipes:
- 6" schedule 80 pipe in 6G position
- 2" schedule 80 pipe in 6G position
It gets complicated form there, because you will likely need to weld the two joints in a few different manners including but not limited to:
- Carbon steel pipe welding:
- All TIG
- TIG root pass with 7018 fill
- 6010 root pass with 7018 stick fill
- Stainless steel pipe welding:
- All TIG
- Open butt TIG root with stainless steel stick fill
Regardless of the type of testing, our comprehensive course will have you properly prepared.
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Where to Receive Training
There are many welding schools to choose from, but if you want to graduate from the best then North American Trade Schools is it.
"I would highly recommend going to North American Trade Schools if you're looking for a better job or career. I was in the welding program and it was interesting and fun. Before I knew it, I was done! I started applying for jobs with the resume and cover letter that North American Trade Schools helped me write and I got 3 full-time job offers from good companies! I accepted one of them and now I'm on my way to becoming a manager. I owe it all to North American Trade Schools, thank you!" Donovan Johnson Baltimore, MD |
Contact Us Today & Start Pipe Welding
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800-638-5490 or click here to fill out our online contact form.
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Baltimore, MD 21244