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Master Orbital Welding with the Swagelok M200 System

5-Day Training with ASME Section IX Qualification

 

If you are designing fluid systems for critical applications, you are likely considering welding for your connections. With our Swagelok M200 orbital welding training, you will learn to make precise, consistent, and high-quality welds.

For several years, we have offered this five-day program that enables participants to gain solid expertise, with the opportunity to obtain ASME Section IX qualification at the end of the training.

Training Objectives:

  • Understand the principles of orbital welding and Tungsten Inert Gas Welding (GTAW)
  • Master the setup and operation of the Swagelok M200 orbital welding system
  • Learn how to configure, operate, and troubleshoot the welding system
  • Solve common problems encountered in orbital welding
  • Ensure regular maintenance of the machine and welding heads
  • Obtain ASME Section IX certification on the fifth day (if qualification is required)

Target Audience:

Welders and non-welders of all experience levels interested in learning orbital welding.

Course Duration:

Five days with ASME Section IX qualification, or four days without qualification.

Your Instructor:

The training is led by a Swagelok-certified expert. The Swagelok instructor holds Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) and Certified Welding Educator (CWE) qualifications, along with at least five years of experience in orbital welding training.

The course will be taught in English, but two bilingual instructors will be present to provide translation and ensure clarity.

Participants who successfully complete the training will receive a Swagelok® certificate, valid for three years.

Training Program:

 

Monday (Classroom):

  • Introduction to the principles of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
  • Overview of the Swagelok M200 orbital welding system: components, power supplies, electrodes
  • Cylinder safety and shielding gases
  • Joint design and welding techniques

Tuesday (Practical):

  • Review of the M200 interface and controls
  • Welding with 5H on ½” x .049 and ½” x .065 tubing
  • Program adjustments for ½” x .065 tubing for ASME qualification

Wednesday (Practical):

  • Welding of tubes with varying wall thicknesses
  • Creation of samples for ¼” x .035 tubing and 1” or 1.5” tubing using 20H
  • Discussion of standard operating procedures

Thursday (Practical):

  • Learning to use the finishing tool and preparing tubes for ASME IX samples
  • Calculating weld shrinkage and producing assemblies with micro-adjustments/VCR fittings
  • Training on fixture block exchange

Friday (ASME IX):

  • Completion of required documentation for qualification submission
  • Production of samples to be sent for testing