Welding is part skill, part science, and a whole lot of precautions. This program shows viewers the safe way to work with fire, gas, and molten metal as it profiles the tools used by welders to perform a variety of tasks. Specific tools and equipment for OFW, GMAW, GTAW, and SMAW are spotlighted, along with a variety of general tools and safety items. The video also takes a look at basic welding diagrams and pre-welding treatment of materials. Recommended for high school, vocational/technical school, and adult education. Correlates to the competency standards for Core Introductory Craft Skills from the National Center for Construction Education and Research, the America Welding Society's Content Standards, and to SkillsUSA Examination Standards.

Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on Feb. 06, 2009. Learn360 is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.

Basic Welding Materials (3:57) -- Welding Safety (3:41) -- Welding Tools (3:15) -- Types of Welding Processes: Stick Welding (4:58) -- Types of Welding Processes: Gas Metal Arc Welding (4:46) -- Types of Welding Processes: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (4:15) -- Welding: Future Outlook (0:58).