Open-Head Wire-Feed Orbital GTAW Welding Training for Industrial Pipe Systems

Open-head wire-feed orbital GTAW welding is the preferred process for high-integrity pipe welding in nuclear, oil and gas, and heavy industrial facilities. It delivers controlled heat input, stable arc performance, and repeatable penetration across thick-wall and high-performance alloys.

OWETEC’s Open-Head Wire-Feed Orbital GTAW Welding Course provides advanced orbital welding training for industrial teams responsible for critical piping systems. This five-day program covers pipe sizes from 2 inches to 8 inches and wall thicknesses from Schedule 20 to Schedule 120, aligned with API 1104, ASME B31, ASME Section IX, and nuclear welding codes.

This training equips welding engineers, QA teams, and project managers with the skills required to produce inspection-ready orbital welds in both shop and field environments.

What Is Open-Head Orbital GTAW Welding

Open-head orbital GTAW welding is a precision pipe welding process that combines gas tungsten arc welding with programmable orbital control and wire feed. Unlike closed-head orbital systems, open-head equipment provides full visibility and direct control of the weld puddle, filler metal, and arc behaviour.

This makes open-head orbital welding the preferred method for:

• Thick-wall pipe welding

• Dissimilar metal joints

• High-alloy and corrosion-resistant materials

• Field welding and retrofit applications

• Code-critical pipe systems

Industrial operators rely on this process to meet strict inspection and compliance requirements while maintaining productivity and consistency.

Plan Your 2026 Orbital Welding Training Now

OWETEC is offering a limited-time discounted rate for on-site open-head orbital GTAW training. This allows your team to train using your own pipe, materials, and jobsite conditions.

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Why Industrial Facilities Use Open-Head Orbital Welding

Open-head wire-feed orbital GTAW supports the technical and operational demands of modern industrial projects.

Key advantages include:

• Precise heat input control for Schedule 40 to Schedule 120 pipe

• Stable arc performance on stainless steel, Inconel, carbon steel, and P91

• Repeatable multi-pass weld quality

• Reduced repair and rejection rates

• Strong compliance with API and ASME welding codes

When programmed and executed correctly, open-head orbital welding improves weld quality, inspection acceptance, and project timelines.

Open-Head Orbital GTAW Training for Industrial Teams

OWETEC’s orbital welding course is delivered by an AWS-certified Welding Engineer, QC1-CWE, CWI, and ASNT Level II Visual Inspector. The program integrates theory, weld programming, and hands-on welding.

Orbital Welding Equipment and Applications

Participants train on leading open-head orbital welding systems including AMI, Polysoude, and Liburdi. Instruction covers system setup, pipe schedule selection, and application planning for oil and gas, nuclear, and industrial process piping.

Materials, Metallurgy, and Shielding Gas Control

Training includes hands-on welding of 304 and 316L stainless steel, Inconel, carbon steel, and P91. Participants learn how shielding gases such as argon, argon-helium, and argon-hydrogen affect arc stability, penetration, and weld bead profile.

This knowledge supports weld integrity in high-temperature and corrosion-resistant piping systems.

Orbital Weld Programming and Pipe Preparation

Participants develop orbital welding procedures and set:

• Weld parameters and current modes

• AVC and oscillation

• Wire feed rates

• Purge and gas flow systems

• Root gaps and joint alignment

This ensures repeatable, inspection-ready orbital welds across multiple pipe sizes and materials.

Welding Execution, Inspection, and Code Compliance

Live welding includes defect identification and correction for:

• Porosity

• Lack of fusion

• Undercut

• Root and penetration defects

All work aligns with API 1104, ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3, ASME Section IX, and RCC-M standards.

Participants complete visual and borescope inspections, weld mapping, and full WQTR documentation.

Who Should Attend This Orbital Welding Course

This training serves organizations that build, maintain, or inspect regulated piping systems, including:

• Oil and gas operators

• Nuclear and power generation facilities

• EPC and construction firms

• Industrial fabrication shops

• Maintenance and reliability teams

Typical attendees include welding engineers, supervisors, QA and QC inspectors, project managers, and maintenance leaders.

Operational Benefits of Orbital Welding Training

Teams completing this training achieve:

• Higher weld consistency

• Lower repair and rejection rates

• Stronger inspection acceptance

• Improved project scheduling

• Greater confidence on critical piping systems

This training strengthens weld quality across facilities and projects.

Special 2026 On-Site Orbital Welding Training Offer

OWETEC is offering a limited-time discounted rate for the 5-Day Open-Head Wire-Feed Orbital GTAW Training at Your Facility.

Special price: USD 15,000

Regular price: USD 19,500

Reserve by: March 31, 2026

Training delivered anytime in 2026

This on-site program allows your team to train on your own pipe, alloys, joint designs, and production conditions.

Train Your Team on Open-Head Orbital GTAW

Open-head wire-feed orbital GTAW requires precise process control and code-level execution. OWETEC trains industrial teams to deliver consistent, inspection-ready welds on critical piping systems.

The 5-Day Open-Head Wire-Feed Orbital GTAW Course can be customized to suit your team, your location, and your project requirements. Training aligns with your pipe schedules, alloys, weld procedures, and field or shop environment.

Take advantage of the 2026 on-site training offer and secure your training window now.

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