Tube Fittings and Connection Methods
Learning objectives
- Compare the use of a tube cutter and a hacksaw to cut tubing
- Identify methods to remove burrs from tubing cuts
- Describe different types of tube fittings and their materials of construction
- Explain how to perform each of the following activities:
- Flare tubing
- Use compression fittings
- Solder tube and fitting joints
- Bead a tube
Course overview
As discussed in previous courses, many industries use tubing to aid different tasks. Since a variety of fittings are available for connecting tubing, several methods are used to make the connections that play a large role in ensuring tubing system reliability.
The Tube Fittings and Connection Methods training course describes various methods to properly cut and join tubing segments. This online course discusses:
- Tube cutting
- Tube fittings
- Tube flare method
- Compression fittings method
- Tube soldering
- Tube beading
Tube Fittings and Connection Methods is part of the Piping and Tubing training series.
- Training Type: Online Interactive
- 60 Minutes
- English