About the Bending and Welding Program

A training program for soldering and bending copper pipes is particularly relevant for professionals in the plumbing, heating, air conditioning and ventilation (HVAC) industry and technicians in related fields. Copper pipes are widely used in the installation of water and heating systems due to their durability, corrosion resistance and flexibility. The training should provide practical skills to master working with copper pipes efficiently and safely.

The goal of this program is to provide participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to accurately braze and bend copper tubing. This includes proper techniques as well as safety measures to perform high quality and durable pipe installations.
Length of Program:
A typical program could last 4 to 6 weeks, with the training being heavily hands-on. However, this time can be adjusted depending on prior knowledge and scope of content.

No specific prior knowledge required, but experience in dealing with craft activities or similar areas of training may be an advantage bases Knowledge of safety measures and manual work

The cost of the training program depends on the duration, scope and location of the training. Financing models could be offered via scholarships, subsidies or partnerships with companies.

The training could take place in a specialized craft school or in a workshop equipped with the appropriate equipment. If possible, cooperation with plumbing and heating companies could extend the practical training with real systems and installations.

Upon successful completion of the program, participants will receive a certificate attesting to their skills and knowledge in soldering and bending copper tubing. This certificate is recognized in the HVAC industry and can help participants find a skilled position in a related trade.

  • Workshops and seminars: Special workshops for further training on new techniques or specialized applications (e.g. bending pipes in confined spaces or with special equipment).

  • Possible further training in related areas such as the installation of ducting for air conditioning systems or industrial pipe systems.This training program provides participants with the practical skills they need to bend and braze copper tubing effectively and safely, and prepares them for work in various areas of plumbing.

A typical program could last 4 to 6 weeks, with the training being heavily hands-on. However, this time can be adjusted depending on prior knowledge and scope of content.

Structure of the program

Introduction to copper tubes and materials
Theory/Basics

  • properties of copper as a material: strength, flexibility and corrosion resistance
  • different types of copper tubes (e.g. soft and hard copper tubes) and their applications
  • tools and equipment required for brazing and bending copper tubes

Practical Training

  • Selecting the correct copper tubing and materials for specific applications
  • introduction to the basic tools: tube cutters, bending equipment, soldering torches, tube bending machines

Basics of tube bending
Theory/Basics

  • why and how copper tubes are bent: Applications in plumbing and heating technology
  • theoretical calculations for bending radii and angles
  • different bending techniques (manual and mechanical)

Practical Training

  • manual bending of copper pipes: Use of bending tools (e.g. hand bending pliers, bending devices)
  • bending tubes without deforming or damaging the material
  • use of tube bending machines for more precise bends
  • practicing with different pipe diameters and lengths

Soldering copper pipes
Theory/Basics

  • basics of soldering: what happens during soldering and how the soldering process works
  • selection of soldering materials: solder, soldering fluxes and their properties
  • temperature and tools for soldering (e.g. soldering torch, soldering paste)
  • safety precautions when soldering (e.g. avoiding burns and dangers from soldering fluxes)

Practical Training

  • preparation of copper pipes for soldering: cleaning and degreasing
  • heating and soldering copper pipes: Soldering techniques for different diameters
  • making saddle, T and corner joints using soldering techniques
  • checking the solder joints for tightness and quality
  • practical exercises for the safe soldering of copper pipes (incl. heating, solder application and cooling)

Troubleshooting and quality control
Theory/Basics

  • Common faults in soldering and bending copper tubes (e.g. incomplete solder joints, unclean bends)
  • techniques for checking the quality of soldering and bending work
  • temperature and tools for soldering (e.g. soldering torch, soldering paste)
  • checking for leaks (e.g. by pressure test or visual inspection)

Practical Training

  • analyzing and correcting faulty soldering and bending work
  • application of leak tests and visual inspections
  • checking bending angles and pipe runs for dimensional accuracy
  • carrying out rectifications and repairs to soldering and bending defects

Practical project and final examination
Practical Training

  • carrying out a complete project requiring both bending and soldering of copper pipes
  • installation of pipes under realistic conditions (e.g. installation of a heating or water pipe system)
  • final examination: presentation of the project to the trainers, with a check of the soldering and bending work carried out
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