Metal with Minors
Sun, May 28
|Seattle
Young adults and adolescents are often interested in welding. It is a great way to introduce concepts found in electrical and mechanical engineering. This is a class for kids aged 12-16. Parents are welcome to attend but not required to do so. We require a parental waiver for all minors. Parents may
Time & Location
May 28, 2023, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Seattle, 7800 7th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108, USA
About the Event
This is an intro class intended for complete beginners.
Welding is a great way to introduce the core concepts of electrical and mechanical engineering. Welding is a safe, interesting and entertaining activity as well as being a rewarding career path that is surprisingly unconstrained.
In this class, parent kid-teams will learn core concepts in metal. About 20-30% of the class will be lecture, the bulk of the class will be spent hands-on. We will be using a variety of MIG machines running a GMAW process.
We will discuss:
Welding safety, How the helmets work, electrical safety, personal protective gear, how to not touch hot metal.
MIG Machines; The basics of the welding process, Heat input, material input, shield gasses.