February 2013
Intermediate to advanced
456 pages
9h 59m
English
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Chapter 11
Joining Processes
11.1 Tungsten Inert-gas Welding (TIG)
Process Description
An electric arc is automatically generated between the workpiece and a non-consumable tungsten electrode at the joint line. The parent metal is melted and the weld created with or without the addition of a filler rod. Temperatures at the arc can reach 12,000°C. The weld area is shielded with a stable stream of inert gas, usually argon, to prevent oxidation and contamination (Figure 11.1).
Figure 11.1 Tungsten Inert-gas Welding.
Materials
Most non-ferrous metals (except zinc), commonly aluminium; nickel; magnesium and titanium alloys; copper and stainless steel. ...