December 7-11, 2026 | Orbital Welding Open Seat Class

About this event

Comprehensive Orbital Welding Training Course – Overview

This intensive training course equips professionals with the technical knowledge and hands-on skills required for high-precision, code-compliant orbital welding. Applicable across industries such as semiconductor, aerospace, biopharma, oil & gas, and general manufacturing, the course is led by AWS/QC1-CWE/CWI/ASNT Level 2 Visual Certified Experts and combines in-depth theory with real-world application.

Course Highlights

• Welding Fundamentals & Materials Science Covers orbital welding principles and industry standards (ASME, AWS, SEMI, ISO), GTAW process theory, arc gap control, gas selection, and metallurgy for stainless steel, Inconel, titanium, and duplex alloys. Also includes weld schedule development and key process variables.

• Equipment Setup & Operational Practice Offers hands-on experience with leading orbital welding systems (AMI, Orbitalum, Swagelok, etc.), including weld head assembly, alignment, programming, and customizing weld schedules. Practical exercises include bead-on-plate and butt welds.

• Sector-Specific Welding Techniques Tailored training for industry-specific applications in semiconductor, aerospace, pharma, and oil & gas. Focus areas include tube preparation, purge validation, troubleshooting, and advanced weld programming.

• Qualification, Inspection & Maintenance Covers welding procedure and operator qualification (WPS/PQR/WPQ), visual inspection techniques, introduction to NDT methods (RT, PT), weld acceptance criteria, and maintenance protocols. Includes a mock qualification exam.

• Final Certification & Review Participants complete a final practical weld exam evaluated to industry standards, followed by a comprehensive course review, Q&A session, and certification ceremony. Guidance on future certification pathways and industry networking is also provided.

Hands-On Projects

Students fabricate complex tube and pipe assemblies using real-world components such as sanitary fittings, socket welds, flanges, and valves. Emphasis is placed on blueprint interpretation, purge control, joint preparation, and achieving ±0.0005" tolerances in critical installations.

Optional Add-Ons

• Cleanroom protocols & FOD prevention

• Welding of dissimilar and differential wall thickness materials

• Advanced metallurgy modules

• Portable field welding simulation lab

• Guest speakers from leading organizations (e.g., NASA, Intel, Pfizer)