“Pipe Assembly”

Attention: Thea Atkinson

Due Date: Nov.17/2014

Completed By: Al De Mone

There are many skills involved in being a “Pipefitter”. In the pipe industry, as it is a “broadened trade”. For this I have picked a past shop project in which I have drawn up a TLUS sheet as a guide line to help you understand the skills required to perform the task. The first 3 skills are pertaining to the shop project specifically and the last 2 are wrapping the 3 together but applies to any industry.

1) Document Use: It is essential to understand and interpret drawings and abide to specifications on how to install piping systems. Extracting info to build, needs to be precise.

2) Numeracy: Refer to “IPT handbook” for standard measurements for pipes. Using mathematical calculations to determine lengths of pipes.

3) Thinking: Like any job, Pipefitting requires using your brain. The above 2 skills listed are two skills that require yourself to think. Referring to documentations for your calculations which you then put into figure values.

4) Teamwork: Again all 3 skills above and many more should involve teamwork. There’s nothing better than a group working together brainstorming their ideas to see positive results. Having one ego in a group can cause a team heartache.

5) Continuous Learning: No matter who you are in any industry, always be open to learning. In this trade there are more than one way of doing a task. Refresh or advance your skills with any training offered.

Above are the skills that are essential in the project presented. There are many more that could apply.

Computer: One skill that I personally had trouble with in the past and progressively improving. Whether anyone in the trade wants to believe it, it is needed. As the trades evolve like any industry. It’s all about productivity/safety. The computer is used for any inventory or documentation etc. Today’s trade industries, at some point basic knowledge is expected of an individual to apply their computer skills. My past job and current schooling is proof of that.

Calculate cut length for threaded pipes

Tools Required

Measuring Tape Chalk Pipe Cutters Reamer

Wrap Around Clamp File Oil & Basin

Pipe Threader Wire Brush Pipe Wrench’sTorpedo Level

Carpenter’s Level

Raw Materials

Rags Pencil Paper Pipe

Tee 90 Elbow 45 Elbow Teflon Tape

Personal Protective Equipment

Gloves Boots Coveralls Safety glasses

Measure

1) Predetermine lengths of pipes required for the project using the Pipefitter’s IPT handbook.

2) Calculate using the formula’s provided.3) Note: It is crucial to find the correct numerical information with the

equation to get correct results. Get co-worker to check calculations.

Mark & Cut

1) Measure twice and cut once.2) Use either 1 or 3 blade pipe cutters. 3) Put pipe in vice clamping it securely.4) Align the blade to the measurement and tighten the cutters to pipe.5) Make a scribe with blade onto pipe ensuring it is square and

straight. You may use a wraparound.6) Tighten pipe cutter ¼ of turn and start turning the cutters until there

is little resistance.7) Repeat step 6 until pipe is cut.

Ream & File

1) Insert Reamer into pipe and take out the internal burr.2) File end of pipe taking burr off the end.

Threading

1) Attach Threader to the end of pipe with die head facing outwards.2) Add pressure to the end and start pumping action using body

weight more than arm strength. This will alleviate wear and tear on arm.

3) Apply oil onto die head/pipe. As you do not need excessive amount of oil, you do need adequate amount. Not enough can hurt die head and make an improper thread. I generally use oil every second hole but if desired, you may do it every hole.

4) Crank Pipe threader until last teeth. 5) Back off, take handle off of head and use hands to twist off as this is

faster.6) Clean oil off with rag and remove metal chips with file.

Assemble

1) Apply Teflon tape to Thread.2) Assemble fitting in place, hand tightening 4 to 6 turns.3) Wrench tighten 2 to 3 turns.4) Assemble all components that make up design using the

measurements that were figured out in (Skillset 1)

Completion