What does “TIG” stand for? Why is inert gas used in this process? And what role do tungsten electrodes play? Welding is complex but the basics are actually pretty easy to understand. The Fronius “What is …?” series helps to build an understanding of welding and to maintain an overview of the basic terms. Tungsten Inert Gas Welding TIG welding is a process that enables top-quality weld seams. The arc burns between a temperature-resistant, non-melting tungsten electrode, and the workpiece.…
Occupational safety/worker protection is the result of all measures and activities aimed at safeguarding the life and health of employees when carrying out their professional duties. This ranges from personal protection to health measures (e.g. noise or psychological stress) through to protective equipment, such as welding helmets. The key task for protective welding equipment is to protect the eyes and skin from glare and burns, and to protect the respiratory organs from harmful particles, dust, and vapors. Protection against Optical…
Anyone wanting to carry out TIG welding will have to master their craft. While the welder guides the welding torch with one hand, they simultaneously add filler metal with the other hand. This not only requires a measure of coordination, but also a steady hand. The result is a spatter-free and smooth weld seam. Due to the high quality of the weld seams it produces, the tungsten inert gas welding process is used whenever the weld seam quality is of…
If you want to guarantee that the quality of your welding equipment is up to scratch in the long term, you’ll need to calibrate them on a regular basis. For companies working with welding technology, it is essential that systems deliver consistent welding results without fail throughout their service life. The process of calibrating welding systems involves them being connected up to a calibration station to have their voltage, amperage, and wire feed speed measured. It is also an option…
Do you want to practise manual and robot-assisted welding processes without any risk of injury or need for expensive consumables? The Virtual Welding simulation platform makes this possible. Beginners can use the platform to learn different processes in a virtual environment, yet under realistic conditions – a great way to prepare them for real welding applications. What is Virtual Welding? Virtual Welding is a simulator enabling users to learn how to weld in a realistic yet cost-effective and safe environment.…
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