MIG
Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) better known as MIG. The process, its advantages and disadvantages, machine and equipment set-up, operating parameters, base metals and appropriate filler metals are explained and discussed.

TIG
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) better know as TIG. The process, its advantages and disadvantages, machine and equipment set-up, operating parameters (amperage, polarities, gases, etc.), base metals and appropriate filler metals are explained and discussed.

Oxy-Fuel Welding-Brazing-Soldering
Explain and discuss the difference between Welding, Brazing and Soldering and the advantages and disadvantages of each process. Explain and review the equipment used (Gases, Regulators, Hoses, Torches, Tips, and etc.) and provide recommended and proven industry techniques in safe handling and use of the equipment.

Flame Spray (Pyro (hot)-Cryo (cold)-Jet Facer)
Introduce the 3 types of powder flame spraying (thermal spraying) systems. Pyro-Spray, which is known as hot spraying, Cryo-Spray, known as cold spray and Jet Facer for high velocity spraying of special powders. Explain the set-up for Oxy-Fuel gases, the proper procedures and parameters, and available powders for each process.

Polymers
Define polymers and discuss the difference between polymers and epoxies. Explain where and when to use polymers vs. welding. Introduce the entire polymer line and teach the technical details of each product. Explain substrate preparation, proper mixing procedures and how to apply.

Hardfacing
Discuss general industries and applications where hardfacing is used. Explain the different types of metals being used, types of wear, e.g. abrasion, impact, corrosion etc. and explain AR products vs. carbide bearing products. Point out the advantages and disadvantages of the different welding processes. Introduce the entire hardfacing line complete with technical details.

Basic Welding Metallurgy
Definition and categorization of different types of metals, properties of materials, heat-treating and avoiding potential problems via proper procedures for carbon steels, stainless steels, cast iron and high performance alloys.

Cast Iron Repair
Thorough explanation of the different types of cast irons, properties and weldability. Proper procedures and filler metals for successful wells repairing and rebuilding.

Tool Steel Repair
Define and categorize various types of tool steels. Properties of tool steels. Present applications, precautions and proper welding procedures and filler metals for specific tool steel alloys.

Aluminum Welding & Brazing
Define and categorize the different types of aluminum. Discuss the different welding and brazing processes, proper cleaning methods, welding procedures and filler metals.

Stainless Steel Repair
Define and categorize the 3 different series of stainless steels. Discuss the properties of stainless steels, the potential problem areas of the different grades, the preparation, proper procedures and filler metals for each specific alloy.

Railroad Track Component Repair
Explanation of the various railroad components and steel types. Discussion of the special precautions when welding these components. Proper welding procedures and filler metals for a successful repair or rebuild.

Hog Hammer Rebuilding
Explanation of the different styles, metal types and sizes of hog hammers. Instructions on the proper welding procedures and filler metals for rebuilding the various hog hammers.