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What Is TIG Welding?
Welding has been around in many different forms for centuries, though the most common in today's world are usually referred to as gas or arc (electric) welding. But to lump all welding into just those two classifications would limit any discussion of welding in general.
Many welding students first learn to weld using oxy-acetylene, which is straight gas welding, or arc welding, which uses the heat generated by "arcing" an electric current across a gap and heating a filler rod. Although the methods vary, all welding is the mixing of two base metals together after heating them to a molten state and using a filler to bridge the gap between both pieces of metal being welded together. Yet, there are a wide range of styles and techniques in welding today. One of these methods is referred to as TIG welding.
TIG Welding, The Process
"TIG welding" stands for tungsten inert gas welding and as with all welding, requires one to learn TIG welding from a qualified instructor, like those at Tulsa Welding School. This particular form of arc welding uses a tungsten element or electrode for its heat source and a filler rod, usually of the same type of metal being welded. But unlike standard arc welding, TIG welding uses an inert gas such as argon to shield the work being welded from the surrounding oxygen, which reduces the amount of "slag" formed by oxidation of the metals, which in turn makes for a much cleaner weld.
In addition to a cleaner weld, when a person is able to learn TIG welding, they will find that they are able to join many other metals not normally fabricated together. For example, many ferrous alloys are able to be fused with aluminum or copper alloys.
Contact Tulsa Welding School
For more information on learning TIG Welding, or other forms of welding, contact Tulsa Welding School for more information on how to apply. Campuses are located in Tulsa, Oklahoma and Jacksonville, Florida.
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