Wire Feed Equipment

This module will focus on the fundamental aspects of wire feed welding equipment, exploring its components, functions, applications, and the crucial role it plays in modern welding practices.

Wire feed welding equipment, also known as wire welding machines, are used in various welding processes where a continuous electrode wire is fed into the weld pool to create a strong bond between metal pieces. Wire feed welding equipment is designed for specific welding processes and applications. The choice of equipment depends on factors such as the welding process, material type, joint configuration, thickness, and desired productivity. It’s important to select the appropriate equipment and set it up correctly to achieve high-quality welds efficiently and safely. The types of equipment we’ll be focusing on are gas metal arc welding (GMAW) equipment and flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) equipment.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this module you should be able to demonstrate the following skills:

• Select and safely set up gas metal arc welding equipment
• Store, transport, and handle all types of gas metal arc welding equipment properly and safely
• Use proper gas metal arc welding tools and equipment to weld

OR

• Select and safely set up flux core welding equipment
• Store, transport, and handle all types of flux core welding equipment properly and safely
• Use proper welding tools and equipment to weld using the flux core welding process