TIG Welding Advantages One of the greatest advantages of TIG welding, (Tungsten Inert Gas) welding or Gas Tungsten Arc welding (GTAW) process is that it will weld more kinds of metals and metal alloys than any other arc welding process. TIG welding can be used to weld most metals, including aluminum, magnesium, copper, brass, bronze, stainless steel, nickel alloys
Read more →TIG Welding Process, Torch Angle, Tungsten Grinding and Stainless Steel. Things to keep in mind when TIG Welding Position TIG torch about an 1/8 of an inch from the surface. TIG Torch angle Once an arc is established, angle the torch about 15 to 20 degrees away from the direction of travel. Filler Material Angle When filler material is needed,
Read more →TIG Welding 4130 Chromoly Tubing 4130 chromoly steel has an excellent strength to weight ratio, is easily welded and is considerably stronger and harder than standard 1018 steel. The 4130 grade of chromoly or chrome-moly is a high-strength low-alloy (HSLA) steel that contains molybdenum (0.15 – 0.25 percent by weight) and chromium (0.8 – 1.1 percent by weight) as strengthening
Read more →TIG Welding Aluminum DC Electrode Negative Does your TIG welding machine have enough amperage to weld thick Aluminum? Are you tired of pre-heating only to find that your tungsten cannot withstand the constant AC arc? Direct Current Electrode Negative (DCEN) or DC(-) TIG welding Aluminum. There are no short cuts or forgiveness when it comes to welding Aluminum, especially thin
Read more →Choosing between a TIG welding machine and MIG welding machine MIG welding machines can make quick work of those around the house projects. With a basic configuration you have your MIG welding machine set up with “gasless” filler material commonly known as “Flux Core”. It welds ok, but you find that if you want “clean” results you need a bottle of Argon/Co2
Read more →TIG welding shielding gas. With the TIG welding process, shielding gases are required to protect the welding area from gases in the atmosphere including oxygen and nitrogen, which can create fusion defects, porosity, and embrittlement in the metal to be welded, if they come in contact with the welding metal, electrode or arc. The shielding gas also transfers heat from
Read more →TIG Welding Process Principles (1) Before TIG welding begins, all oil, grease, paint, rust, dirt, and other contaminants must be removed from the welded areas. This may be accomplished by mechanical means or by the use of vapor or liquid cleaners. (2) Striking the arc may be done by any of the following methods: Touching the electrode to the work
Read more →TIG Welding Advantages. TIG Welding is the most popular method for welding aluminum, stainless steels, and nickel-base alloys. It produces top quality welds in almost all metals and alloys used by in the welding industry. The process provides more precise control of the weld than any other arc welding process, because the arc heat and filler metal are independently controlled.
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