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Articles tagged with "tig"

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	TIG welding - an overview By: Marty Rice, Contributing Writer Welding instructor Marty Rice explains the gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) process, more commonly known as tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding. Publish date: October 11, 2005 Tech cell: Arc Welding
	The shocking truth about welding: A closer look at TIG By: Marty Rice, Contributing Writer Welding instructor Marty Rice explains how welding power current works and how failing to follow safety practices can have shocking results. He also expands upon the information contained in "TIG welding—An overview"and discusses TIG qualities, applications, hazards, and the best way to learn TIG. Publish date: December 13, 2005 Tech cell: Arc Welding
	Guidelines for tungsten electrodes: Identifying, selecting, and preparing tungsten electrodes By: Mike Sammons Choosing one of the six commonly available tungsten electrodes is a crucial first step in successful gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW). In addition, tip preparation is critical. The electrode choices are pure tungsten, 2 percent thoriated, 2 percent ceriated, 1.5 percent lanthanated, zirconiated, and rare earth. The end preparations are balled, pointed, and truncated. Publish date: March 7, 2006 Tech cell: Arc Welding
	Welding austenitic stainless steel: Tips for optimal GTAW performance By: Mike Sammons Joining austenitic stainless steel with GTAW can be tricky, but with a little preparation and care, it can be done successfully. The three main factors are having the right amount of heat input, travel speed, and a shielding gas. Publish date: April 10, 2007 Tech cell: Arc Welding
	Learning TIG By: Marty Rice, Contributing Writer Think you want to learn TIG welding, also known as GTAW? To master the craft and avoid injury, it's imperative that you receive proper instruction. TIG is not a process that lends itself to self-teaching. This overview compares TIG with other welding processes and outlines some important steps of the process. Publish date: March 11, 2008 Tech cell: Arc Welding
	Welder training essentials: Positioning it right: Clearly identifying welding positions is vital By: Walter Sperko, P.E. Communicating the right welding position is vital for any welding application. Otherwise, a welder might find himself welding in positions for which he is not qualified--and that's not a good thing. Publish date: August 26, 2008 Tech cell: Arc Welding
	GTAW the thin line: Best practices prevent common problems when welding thin material By: Jack Fulcer Gas tungsten arc welding thin metals can bring up an array of problems. Fortunately, best practices can prevent those problems from occurring in the first place. Publish date: August 26, 2008 Tech cell: Arc Welding
	The root causes of weld defects: Poor procedures, design lead to welding problems on the floor By: Carl Smith Bad welds can be traced back to poor workmanship, poor design, or a little of both. Publish date: October 28, 2008 Tech cell: Arc Welding
	TIG for titanium tubing: Success hinges on filler metal selection, cleanness, gas coverage By: Jack Fulcer Although titanium has a reputation for being difficult to weld, it doesn't have to be problematic. Paying close attention to filler metal selection, cleanness, and use of the shielding gas are three steps to successful GTAW on titanium tube and pipe. Publish date: October 28, 2008 Tech cell: Arc Welding
	Welding for all seasons: American Heli-Arc welds for general industry, racing, and even art By: Tim Heston, Senior Editor Tom Young has lived an unconventional life full of opportunities that happened because he could do what others could not: He could weld. Publish date: December 16, 2008 Tech cell: Arc Welding
	GTAW la delgada linea: Las mejores practicas evitan problemas al soldar material delgado By: Jack Fulcer Publish date: July 22, 2009 Tech cell: Arc Welding
	Robotic GTAW or GMAW: No longer a clear-cut choice: Gas tungsten arc welding has become easier to automate, while gas metal arc welding robots are starting to produce GTAW-quality results Array Publish date: September 6, 2009 Tech cell: Arc Welding