tig Flashcards
1
Q
what does tig mean
A
tungsten inert gas
2
Q
what is tig used for
A
join other metals such as aluminium and stainless steel and even copper
3
Q
what is a advantage and disadvantage of tig
A
more accurate welding
but much greater degree of skill by operator is required
4
Q
what is the process of tig
A
heat is generated by an electric arc which generates heat
the operator feeds a wire filler material (the smake as the material being welded) into the weld pool by hand
5
Q
examples of where tig is used
A
bike frames
pool ladders
6
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