| Process | TIG welding (Tungsten Inactive Gas) |
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TIG welding is used for high quality welds with good surface finish, mainly on metals like stainless steel, aluminium, titanium and magnesium.
In TIG welding, the arc is generated by a non-consumable tungsten electrode, and filler materials is externally supplied. TIG welding is easier to control than MIG, but has a higher cost. |
Danish Name
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TIG svejsning |
Category
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Joining processes, welding and soldering |
Materials
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Stainless steel Aluminium (Al) Titanium (Ti) Magnesium (Mg) |
Typical products
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Tubes for food industry Thin walled tube Bicycle, aluminium |
References |
The Force Institute Department of Manufacturing Engineering and Management, DTU |
Photo
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Thomas Nissen (Computer graphics) |
Copyright
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