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gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW)

 noun


Definitions

  1. An arc welding process that produces coalescence of metals by heating them with an arc between a tungsten electrode (nonconsumable) and the workpiece. Shielding is obtained from an inert gas. Also called TIG welding.

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