If you’re willing to trek on over to Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric’s willing to teach you all they know about motorsports welding.
Lincoln Electric’s Motorsports Welding School is a 5-day program split into two categories:
Basic – this program is for those new to the program, even if you’re an experienced welder
Advanced – this program is for those that have already completed Lincoln’s Basic Motorsports Welding Program
The Basic Program
In just five days, you’ll cover topics such as :
TIG Welding (GTAW)
- Gas Selection
- Polarity
MIG Welding (GMAW)
- Pulse Welding
- New Processes
- Gas Selection
Alloy Class I & II
- Basic Metallurgy
- Metal Identification
- Metal Classification
- Stainless Alloy
- Carbide Control
- Poper Filler Metal – Base Metal Selection
The Advanced Program
The advanced Motorsports Welding Program is also about five days long. There, they get into detail about some of the topics above and introduce you to new aspects of motorsports welding such as:
TIG Welding (GTAW) Titanium
- Fundamentals
- Mechanical properties
- Commercially pure vs. 6AL/4V
TIG Welding GTAW Magnesium
- Mechanical properties
- Carbide control
- Grades AZ61A, AZ92S
- Magnesium vs. aluminum
What's New / Skill Refinement
- New Product Presentation
- Open Lab Time
Program Dates
Because only 12 students are accepted per class, you should pick a date that is convenient for you an register as soon as possible. They have dates set up even for 2011 classes, giving you plenty of time to get prepared.
2010 Motorsports Welding School Dates
BASIC
- August 30 – September 3, 2010
- September 20 -24, 2010
- October 4 – 8, 2010
- November 8-12, 2010
- November 29 – December 3, 2010
ADVANCED
- October 11-15, 2010
- November 15 – 19, 2010
- December 6 -10, 2010
2011 Motorsports Welding School Dates
BASIC
- January 3 – 7, 2011
- February 21 – 25, 2011
- April 18 – 22, 2011
- May 9 – 13, 2011
- June 13 – 17, 2011
- July 25 – 29, 2011
- August 29 – September 2, 2011
- September 19 – 23, 2011
- October 3 – 7, 2011
- November 7 – 11, 2011
- November 28 – December 2, 2011
ADVANCED
- February 17 – 21, 2011
- February 28 – March 4, 2011
- April 25 – 29, 2011
- June 20 – 24, 2011
- October 10 – 14, 2011
- November 14 – 18, 2011
- December 5 – 9, 2011
The Cost and Enrollment
The basic and advanced programs are priced differently, with the advanced costing more, but either way non-members will pay more for the program.
BASIC – $575 for members / $755 for non-members (cost includes TIG Welding Kit)
ADVANCED – $800 for members / $980 for non-members (cost includes TIG Welding Kit
You’re automatically a member if you own any Lincoln welding equipment – simply enough. You can also become a member by joining their Motorsports program. The program is free and comes with no obligations.
Call 216-383-2259 or complete and mail the Motorsports Agreement Form to enroll.
If you complete the program, let us know what your experience is like.