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    TIG welding, also known as GTAW, uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode to produce an arc between the electrode and the workpiece. The arc melts and joins the materials to be welded. A shielding gas protects the weld area from contamination by air. The document discusses the components of a TIG system, the advantages and disadvantages of TIG welding, different polarities used, and their effects on penetration and cleaning. It also covers shielding gases, types of tungsten electrodes, and arc force control.

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    TIG welding, also known as GTAW, uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode to produce an arc between the electrode and the workpiece. The arc melts and joins the materials to be welded. A shielding gas protects the weld area from contamination by air. The document discusses the components of a TIG system, the advantages and disadvantages of TIG welding, different polarities used, and their effects on penetration and cleaning. It also covers shielding gases, types of tungsten electrodes, and arc force control.

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    TIG welding, also known as GTAW, uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode to produce an arc between the electrode and the workpiece. The arc melts and joins the materials to be welded. A shielding gas protects the weld area from contamination by air. The document discusses the components of a TIG system, the advantages and disadvantages of TIG welding, different polarities used, and their effects on penetration and cleaning. It also covers shielding gases, types of tungsten electrodes, and arc force control.

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    TIG WELDING

    Heliarc
    TIG
    GTAW Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
    Gtaw.ppt gmd 5/27/98 1

    COMPONENTS OF A TIG SYSTEM


    HELIARC TORCH (AIR or WATER COOLED)

    REGULATOR/FLOWMETER

    SHIELDING GAS WORK PIECE

    CONSTANT CURRENT POWER SUPPLY

    WATER COOLER (OPTIONAL)

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    PROCESS ADVANTAGES
    Cleanest

    weld metal mechanical properties puddle control

    Excellent

    Excellent

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    PROCESS DISADVANTAGES
    Low

    deposition rates weld cost

    Higher

    Greater

    operator skill required

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    BASIC PROCESS
    Gas Cup Shielding Gas Electrode

    ( ) CC POWER SUPPLY

    Arc Puddle Work

    ( )

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    DCEN - Straight Polarity


    Deep / Narrow Penetration CS, SS, Cu, Ni Electrode

    (-)
    CC POWER SUPPLY

    2% / Red Pointed 1/16-125A

    (+)

    HF-Start

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    DCEP - Reverse Polarity


    Wide / Shallow Penetration Electrode


    (+) CC POWER SUPPLY

    Over Heats Increase Size 1/4-125A

    Cleaning Action On Aluminum


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    (-)

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    AC

    Cleans Al & Mg Good Penetration Electrode


    ( ) POWER

    Pure / Green Ball 3/32-125A

    SUPPLY ( )

    HF-Cont.

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    PENETRATION COMPARISIONS
    DCEN
    _ 1/16 1/4 3/32

    DCEP

    AC

    _ 125 amps
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    AC - CLEANING
    DCEN
    Oxide Layer
    Arc

    DCEP

    Electrode

    (Negative Half Cycle)

    (Positive Half Cycle)

    Melt Zone

    Penetration
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    Cleaning
    10

    AC - RECTIFICATION

    Rectification occurs when the electrons do not want to emit from the work piece to the electrode during the positive half cycle. These arc outages cause a loss of cleaning and instability in the welding arc. + _

    Rectification

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    HIGH FREQUENCY
    DC

    Welding

    Used

    for arc starting Eliminates electrode and weld contamination

    AC

    Welding

    Used

    for arc starting Insures arc ignition every half cycle

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    AC - SQUARE WAVE
    Eliminates

    rectification Insures good cleaning Improves arc stability


    + _
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    Reduces Peak Half Cycle Current

    Reduces Cycle Time 13

    AC - BALANCE CONTROL

    Controls amount of cleaning vs penetration in the welding arc Helps eliminate tungsten spitting
    BALANCED - 50/50 UNBALANCED - 35/65

    _
    MAX. CLEANING
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    MAX. PENETRATION

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    Types of Tungsten Electrodes


    Pure
    Least expensive, low current capacity

    Thoriated
    Better arc starting, higher current carrying capacity, resistant to comtamination

    Zirconiated
    Has properties of both pure and thoriated with greater stability for AC welding

    Ceriated
    Similar properties to thoriated tungsten, gaining use as a safer alternative

    Lanthanated
    Gtaw.ppt gmd 5/27/98

    Similar properties to ceriated tungsten, gaining15use as a safer alternative

    TUNGSTEN ELECTRODES
    Most Commonly Used
    Type Color Current Shape Uses Benefits
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    Pure Green AC Ball Al, Mg Self balling


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    2% THORIATED Red DC Point CS, SS, Cu, Ni, Ti Higher currents Better starts

    Variations & Effects of Electrode Tip Geometry


    15 60 120

    Penetration Profiles of GTAW SOP, 150a/dc @ 2s 100% Argon


    Gtaw.ppt gmd 5/27/98 17

    SHIELDING GASES

    ARGON
    Best

    arc stability Best shielding Best cleaning action

    HELIUM
    Increases

    penetration and heat Increases welding speed

    ARGON/HELIUM MIXTURES
    Combines

    benefits of both gases


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    ARC FORCE CONTROL


    USED FOR STICK WELDING ONLY INCREASES SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT

    EASIER

    TO STRIKE ARC

    INCREASES CURRENT AT LOW VOLTAGES (SHORT ARC LENGTHS)


    HELPS

    PENETRATE TIGHT JOINTS HELPS KEEP ARC ALIVE AT LOW CURRENTS AND VOLTAGES
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