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== TIG welder induction (TIG Mode) Level 1 ==

Level 1 induction in intended to cover the basics of how to use the [[Tools/TIG|TIG welder]], it covers basic safety information and how to use the welder effectively on mild and stainless steel in positions 1G and 2G/F. It is strongly recommended that people undertake [[Tools/mig|MIG]] [[Tools/mig/induction|induction]] and practice it thoroughly before attempting TIG welding, that said you can start welding straight away with TIG but it's likely to take considerably longer to develop the required skill to use it effectively. People undertaking TIG induction need to have overalls or other non-flammable clothing that covers all exposed skin except for head and hands. Wear stout shoes or boots, no open shoes allowed. If you have any metal you'd like to practice on then please bring it with you so long as it's plain steel with no galvanized coating or paint but if you don't have any then we usually have suitable scrap around to practice on. There's no charge specifically for the induction but normal welder usage charges apply, you should expect it to cost around £5 for the induction and a bit more if you spend some time practicing afterwards which is strongly recommended. This induction is estimated to take 2 hours. Please remember that what you might have seen on youtube/instagram is people showing off their very best welds that may have taken years of practice and multiple attempts to achieve, you will NOT be getting results like that after just an induction. The goal for induction is to be able to use the TIG welding without being a danger to yourself or others, it's not even to achieve structurally sound welds, TIG welding is a high-skilled process and it takes a minimum of hundreds of hours of practice to get photograph-worthy results like that.

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== TIG welder induction (TIG Mode) Level 2 ==

Level 2 TIG induction is intended to allow people to convert from working on steel to working on aluminium and other alloys and to further develop the skills required for more challenging welding applications such as position 3&4 welds and welding aluminium, magnesium, silicon alloys and TIG brazing. Level 2 also covers maintenance of the TIG torch and the use of gas lens and pyrex cup systems. There is a charge of £20 to cover materials and machine charges for Level-2 induction, at least a week's notice is required in order to get the necessary materials and the induction is anticipated to take 2-3 hours.

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== TIG welder induction (MMA mode) ==

This induction in intended to cover the basics of how to use the TIG welder in MMA (stick welding) mode, it covers basic safety information and how to use the welder effectively on mild steel in positions 1G and 2G/F. It is strongly recommended that people undertake MIG induction and practice it thoroughly before attempting stick welding, that said you can start welding straight away with stick but it's likely to take considerably longer to develop the required skill to use it effectively. People undertaking stick welding induction need to have overalls or other non-flammable clothing that covers all exposed skin except for head and hands. Wear stout shoes or boots, no open shoes allowed. If you have any metal you'd like to practice on then please bring it with you so long as it's plain steel with no galvanized coating or paint but if you don't have any then we usually have suitable scrap around to practice on. There is a charge of £10 for the induction to cover materials and a bit more if you spend some time practicing afterwards which is strongly recommended. The needed materials are usually kept in stock but if we've run out it will take several days to get more. This induction is estimated to take 1-2 hours.