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SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

GTAW-NC II Activity Sheet
Quarter 1 - MELC 1.1
Set-up welding machine in accordance with job requirements, welding procedures
and specifications, technical drawings and manufacturer’s instructions

REGION VI-WESTERN VISAYAS

 REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS
TVL – GTAW-NC II
Activity Sheet No. 1 (Quarter 1)
First Edition, 2020

Published in the Philippines

By the Department of Education
Region 6 – Western Visayas

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Development Team of GTAW NC II Activity Sheet

Writer: MR. ALLAN F. FARA-ON

Illustrators:
Editors: Gorgonio A. Batilaran, Jr.
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Schools Division Quality Assurance Team: Feliciano Buenafe
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MarvicMartirez
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Gorgonio A. Batilaran, Jr.
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Dr. Elena P. Gonzaga
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Mr. Gorgonio A. Batilaran, Jr.
Introductory Message
Welcome to TVL – GTAW- NCII

The LearningActivity Sheet is a product of the collaborative efforts of the

Schools Division of Roxas City and Deped Regional Office VI - Western Visayas
through the Curriculum and Learning Management Division (CLMD). This is developed
to guide the learning facilitators (teachers, parents and responsible adults) in helping
the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum.

The Learning Activity Sheet is self-directed instructional materials aimed to

guide the learners in accomplishing activities at their own pace and time using the
contextualized resources in the community. This will also assist the learners in
acquiring the lifelong learning skills, knowledge and attitudes for productivity and
employment.

For learning facilitator:

The TVL – GTAW-NC II Activity Sheet will help you facilitate the leaching-
learning activities specified in each Most Essential Learning Competency (MELC) with
minimal or no face-to-face encounter between you and learner. This will be made
available to the learners with the references/links to ease the independent learning.

For the learner:

The TVL – GTAW-NC IIActivity Sheet is developed to help you continue learning
even if you are not in school. This learning material provides you with meaningful and
engaging activities for independent learning. Being an active learner, carefully read and
understand the instructions then perform the activities and answer the assessments.
This will be returned to your facilitator on the agreed schedule.
 Learning Activity Sheet No. 1

Name of Learner:________________________________________________________
Grade Level/Section:_______________ School:________________________________
Teacher: ________________________________Date: __________________________

WELDING CARBON STEEL PLATES USING GTAW -1F (WCGF)

I. Learning Competency with Code

1st Week:1.1 Set-up welding machine in accordance with job requirements,

welding procedures and specifications, technical drawings and manufacturer’s
instructions
TLE_IAGTAW9- 12WCGF-Ia-b1

II. Background Information for Learners

Setting-up of Welding Machine and accessories is the most important thing the Welder
should know to attain quality results of weld. Safety, Welding Principles and
specifications must be followed. Failure to follow the guidelines and insufficient
knowledge about the course will lead to malfunction and unsatisfactorily weld result.

The Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) process, (also called Tungsten Inert
Gas process. (TIG) is based on an electric circuit and requires proper grounding of the
work piece with return cable to the power source. The torch or electrode holder is
supplied with argon gas at a certain flow rate. The gas flows out through the torch nozzle
in order to shield the tungsten electrode and the molten weld pool. The shielding gas is
pure argon. There may or may not be filler metal added during the process. Tungsten is
used for the electrode because of its high melting temperature and good electrical
characteristics.

The main advantage of TIG welding is the wide range of materials that it can weld.
TIG welding is used to great extent for welding different kinds of alloys of aluminum and
stainless steel, especially when quality is of great importance.
 When the arc is struck between the electrode and the work piece, the gas is
ionized, and a stable arc through which the welding current flows is established. The arc
is the heat source for the process. The gas flow protects the electrode and the heated
area on the work piece from the oxidizing effect of the surrounding air.

The Tungsten electrode does not melt. Welding maybe done by just using the arc
to melt the edges of the base material. If necessary, additional filler metal maybe
supplied in the form of separate filler rod, which is inserted into the molten pool, and
melts together with the base material.
Equipment set-up
 Gas cylinder with supply to torch
 Torch connected to negative terminal of DC power source
 Ground clamp and return cable from work piece to positive terminal

SHIELDING GAS

Shielding gas is necessary for the GTAW process. The gas must be chemically
inactive (inert), and has several functions in the GTAW process:

 To provide the atmosphere needed for ionization, ensuring a stable arc and
suitable heat transfer.
 To protect the hot tungsten electrode against the oxidizing effect of the air.
 To protect the molten pool against the contamination and oxidation from the
air.
 To protect the hot end of the filler metal rod from oxidation.
 To protect melt pool and electrode during cooling after the arc is broken.
Argon has proven to be the most suitable gas for the purpose. It is a colorless and
odorless inert gas, heavier than air non-toxic and non flammable. It is obtain from air
which contains approximately 1% argon.

For the GTAW process, a purity of 99.95% is commonly used.

It is necessary to adjust the gas flow in liters per minute, and a regulator with flow-
meter is needed.

R-300 regulator, calibrated for adjusting gas flow

 Argon is supplied in 50/200 bar gas cylinders

T-20 GTAW TORCH

Torch is a lightweight, well adapted to general applications. To ensure full
electrical insulation, the head of the torch is produced with a resilient, high
temperature non-conductive silicon coating.

The torch is supplied with 4 m cable/hose package. Separate welding cable

and gas hose.

III. Accompanying DepEd Textbook and Educational Sites

Handbook on Welding and related Thermal processes for Repair and

Maintenance, Unitor A/S. P.O. Box600. N-1411Kolbotn, Norway ,pages
251-253)
IV. Directions / Instructions

This Learning Activity Sheet is specifically developed and designed to provide

you fun and meaningful learning thus you are expected to demonstrate an
understanding of set-up welding machine in accordance with job requirements,
welding procedures and specifications, technical drawings and manufacturer’s
instructions.

A. Multiple Choice
Direction: Read the questions carefully and write the letter of the correct answer. Use a
separate answer sheet.

1. A welding process called Tungsten Inert Gas or TIG

a. SMAW
b. FCAW
c. OAW
d. GTAW

2. A gas used to shield tungsten electrode and the molten weld pool is,
a. CO2
b. Acetylene
c. Argon
d. Helium

3. The main reason why tungsten is used as GTAW electrode?

a. rust free
b. soft
c. high melting temperature
d. cheap

4. A GTAW accessory that holds tungsten electrode

a. Torch
b. Electrode holder
c. Pliers
d. Clamp

5. Torch is connected to ___________terminal of DC power source.

a. positive
b. negative
c. both negative and positive
d. base metal

6. Ground clamp and return cable from work piece to

 a. positive terminal
b. negative terminal
c. battery terminal
d. both positive and negative terminal

7. Shielding gas is necessary for the GTAW process. The gas function is
a. to provide the atmosphere needed for ionization, ensuring a stable arc and
suitable heat transfer.
b. to protect the hot tungsten electrode against the oxidizing effect of the air
c. to protect the molten pool against the contamination and oxidation from the air
d. all of the above

8. The gas flow regulated in flow meter in terms of

a. drops per minute
b. flow per seconds
c. pounds per minute
d. litres per minute

9. The _________produces the heat needed to melt the filler metal and the work.
a. gas
b. arc
c. air
d. argon

10. Argon gas is feed from the gas cylinder to,

a. workpiece
b. GTAW machine
c. torch
d. regulator

B. Direction: Write True if the statement is correct and False if the statement is wrong.

_____1. One of the functions of the shielding gas is to protect melt pool and
electrode during cooling after the arc is broken.
_____2. The advantage of TIG welding is the wide range of materials that it can weld
such as different kinds of alloys of aluminum and stainless steel.
_____3. CO2 can be used in the absence of argon as shielding gas in GTAW process.
_____4. In GTAW process, shielding gas must be chemically ‘inert’.
_____5. The Torch connection can be interchange from negative terminal to positive
terminal.

V. Guide Questions

1. What have you learned in setting-up GTAW machine and accessories that can help
you in your chosen field of specialization?
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2. What are the advantages of GTAW compared to other welding process?

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VI. Reflection

1. In this learning activity, I realized that,” How can you use my Knowledge and
skills in GTAW to earn money to help my family”?
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VII. Answer Key

Reflection
(answers may vary)

Self check A Self check B

1. a 1. True
2. c 2. True
3. c 3. False
4. a 4. True
5. b 5. False
6. a
7. d
8. d
9.b
10. c