Have you always wanted to weld? Are you curious about what it takes to lay down a perfect weld seam? Do you want to see steel melt under intense heat? This is your chance to get acquainted with it. Do you have that steady hand, the insight, and above all, the feel for the molten pool? The best part is: experience or skill is not required.
In this workshop, taught by De Openbare Werkplaats, you will experience what it is like to TIG weld and what it involves. You will receive a brief explanation of what it is and how it works, but you will primarily experience it by doing it yourself. First, you will practice on some pieces of steel to lay down a nice weld seam by getting the molten pool right. You will learn exactly what this entails during the workshop. Then, you will weld together a small container, and as a test to see if it was successful, we will fill it with water. If the container does not leak, the welding was successful. We provide all the safety equipment, such as a welding helmet, gloves, and possibly an apron or smock.
Metalworking is truly a craft. It requires knowledge, skills, and a lot of practice to become proficient at it. This field ranges from making constructions to creating art and everything in between. One of the most important aspects of metalworking is welding. There are various techniques with different results. To weld metal together in a really beautiful way, or for very fine work, TIG welding is the ideal method. This way, you can lay down the most beautiful weld seam that can either be visible or not, depending on your preference. Both are possible.
De Openbare Werkplaats is the location for craft courses and offers individuals, self-employed persons, and companies the opportunity to use a professional workspace with professional machines on a half-day or project basis.
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