Today I will be discussing on applications, advantages, and disadvantages of tungsten inert gas welding TIG. This welding is also known as Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW). Previously, an article was published on what is TIG welding. Check out!
Understanding tungsten inert gas welding (TIG)
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Applications
The followings are the applications of tungsten inert gas welding:
- It is widely used in aerospace industries
- Industries use TIG welding on the thin workpiece, especially nonferrous metals
- It is used in the manufacturing of space vehicles
- TIG welding is suitable on small diameter, thin wall tubing, making it applicable in bicycle industries
- It is used to repair and manufacture works
- The process is used to repair tools and die, especially ones made of aluminum and magnesium.
Some material applications of TIG welding include:
Stainless steel, alloy steel, aluminum, titanium, copper, magnesium, nickel alloys
Read more: Understanding flux-cored arc welding (FCAW)
Advantages and disadvantages of TIG welding
Advantages
The following are advantages of TIG welding.
- It produces high-quality welds
- It is protected by the inert gas during the process
- TIG welding does not produce slag
- It can be performed in any welding position
Disadvantages
Despite the great benefits of TIG welding, some limitations also occur. The followings are the disadvantages of TIG welding
- Offers a slow welding process
- High skilled labor is needed
- Operation cost is much expensive
- Welders exposure to high intensities of light
Read more: Understanding shielded arc welding (SMAW)
That is all for this article, where the applications, advantages, and disadvantages of TIG welding are being discussed. I hope you understand the reading, If so, kindly share with other students. Thanks for reading, see you next time!
