how hard is it, to learn arc welding, if you have never used an arc welder before?
2007-06-24 19:36:59 · 5 answers · asked by Ronnix1960 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
It helps to get started in the right direction by being taught, that way you will not pick up bad techniques which may be hard to correct later on. Enrol into a tech college, A couple of lessons will have you welding. Type and quality of arc welder will make a huge difference. The new inverter welders such as a Fronius are unbelievable to use and would make learning easier because they are such a smooth running arc when compared to standard arc welders. If you can afford to purchase a welder, go for an inverter type. It will cost you more money but the quality is in the welding. By the way the new type of inverter welders are very small. 140 amp machines are no bigger than a shoe box. Do not be deceived by there size. Always take care when welding, use gloves, jacket, long pants, sturdy shoes and a good quality helmet. Have a go and have fun.
2007-06-25 12:57:08 · answer #1 · answered by Don 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its not that bad to teach yourself....I had to......I used a 70amp "buzz box" arc welder......the thing to learn is how to strike the arc to get the welding action started and then how to weld the two pieces together using the correct technique and angle.
The best help I got was from two places.....An old bookstore and the local welding supply store salesperson who sells you the equipment. You have it easier to find a good book with the internet with the link below. When you go "shopping" to buy a welder or supplies from the store, ask questions about what youre working on and what welding sticks best work on what youre welding. Some places do demos on different machines - ....what I did was go to different stores and ask them to show how one machine performed better than another - salesguys LOVE that if they think you're going to buy a system...... watch closely and learn....and ask for a biz card after....they know the more they teach you - the more you buy from them! I would buy from the salesguy you learn the most from.....
Good luck!
2007-06-26 15:56:18 · answer #2 · answered by Nitebreed MN 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi welding is not that hard to learn there are a lot of good books on it to get you started. But like all things you need to practice (and a lot of it). Best thing to do is find out if there are any local schools in the area who teach welding most courses run for 6 weeks one night a week. Hope this helps you.
2007-06-25 05:01:40 · answer #3 · answered by cj m67 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is relatively easy to learn arc welding, but like any craft, it takes much practice to master. It is much better to have a teacher than to try to learn it by yourself. Making sure you have adequate safety equipment and a safe environment is essential.
2007-06-25 03:12:31 · answer #4 · answered by Helmut 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be difficult and tedious to master it. But you can learnenough for practical use can be done in a year with a qualified teacher. Word of advice: make sure you have a teacher, its extremely dangerous to weld and it requires a great amount care... God knows i've seen some of these navy guys take a t crack at it and burn the hell out of themselves
2007-06-25 02:48:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋