Title :

Labwork 3(c) Tungsten Inert Gas Welding

Objectives:
The objectives of this experiment was:
To familiarize with TIG welding process.
To identify factors that affects TIG welding process.
To apply safety in welding process.

Theory/ Introduction:
Tunsgsten Inert Gas(TIG) Welding is also known as Gas tungsten arc welding
(GTAW). TIG welding is one of the arc welding process which needs the welder to
manipulate an electric ar. A tungsten electrode provides a jumping off point for an
electric arc. The electrode, the arc and the base material are protected from
atmospheric effects, by the flow of a non-reactive gas. The non-reactive gas, which
is used in this experiment, is Argon. The process of melting the parent material,
combined with filler material, produces a great metallurgic bond.
Besides, TIG Welding requires the welder to use two hands to weld. The way the arc
is created and how the filler metal is added is what seperates TIG welding from
most other welding processes. When TIG Welding one hand is used for holding the
TIG torch that produces the arc and the other hand is to add the filler metal to the
weld joint. Because two hands are required to weld; TIG welding is the most difficult
of the processes to learn, but at the same time is the most versatile when it comes
to different metals. This process is slow but when done right it produces the highest
quality weld! TIG welding is mostly used for critical weld joints, welding metals other

than common steel, and where precise, small welds are needed.
The word Tungsten refers to a very hard, slightly radioactive, and brittle metal. Its
uses are limited compared to other metals. In TIG welding the tungsten is made into
a non consumable electrode that is used to create the arc for TIG welding. Typical
other uses for tungsten are in light bulbs, heating elements, and rocket engines.
Basically any place that requires a very high melting point or the need to pass
Result
& Discussion:
electricity
at a high temperature is needed. In the case of TIG welding the tungsten

The
objective of this
experiment

is

done

to

is

familiarize

with

the TIG welding

process. Besides,
to

identify

the

factor that affects

the TIG welding
process
get

and

used

to
the

safety in welding
process.
TIG
Welding is an arc
welding

process,
2

which requires the welder to manipulate an electric arc in manner similar to the
technique used for Oxy-Acetylene welding. A tungsten electrode provides a jumping
off point for an electric arc. The electrode, the arc and the base material are
protected from atmospheric effects, by the flow of a non-reactive gas. The nonreactive gas, which is used in this experiment, is Argon. The process of melting the
parent material, combined with filler material, produces a great metallurgic bond.
This experiment is done by using both hands, one holding the welding torch
arc and the other hand holding the electrode. Then, strike the welding torch as it
spark on the metal work piece. As the arc is struck, the welder moves the torch in a
small circle to create a welding pool, the size of which depends on the size of the
electrode and the amount of current. While maintaining a constant separation
between the electrode and the metal work piece, the operator then moves the torch
Conclusion:
back slightly and tilts it backward about 1015 degrees from vertical. Filler metal
In conclusion, the objectives of the labwork were achieved. Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding
process was familiarized, the factors that affect the TIG welding process and safety and early precautions
before, during and after welding process were learned and applied. Besides that, the factor that affect the
TIG welding process was determined which were poor gas coverage cab leads to contamination, proper
arc length control, too much amperage on aluminum, poor color on work piece and dirty base or filler
metal. Therefore, the precaution steps should be taken in order to have to get better results.

References
1.

http://www.gowelding.org/TIG_Welding.html

2.

http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/tech_tips/TIG_tips/

3.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gas_tungsten_arc_welding

4.

http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Weld-TIG/

5.

http://www.harborfreight.com/welding/tig-arc-welders.html