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What Is … TIG Welding?

TIG arc between tungsten electrode and workpiece

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.…

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TIG Welding: Top-Quality Connections

TIG welding with filler metal

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…

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