TIG Welding can be used to weld aluminum, copper, titanium etc… and even two dissimilar metals. This process is ideally suited to handling tricky welds such as S-Shapes, curves, corners or where the weld is going to be visible and where accuracy and finish is important. TIG welding allows a greater variety of metals to be welded than other forms of welding
With superior arc and weld puddle control, TIG welding allows you to create clean welds when appearances count. Because the heat input is often controlled by pressing on a foot pedal, similar to driving a car, TIG welding allows you to heat up or cool down the weld puddle giving you precise weld bead control. This makes TIG welding ideal for cosmetic welds like sculptures, architectural and automotive welds
The TIG welder generates heat via an arc of electricity jumping from a tungsten metal electrode to the metal surface that you intend to weld – which is usually aluminum or steel
TIG stands for Tungsten Inert Gas – named from the tungsten electrode and the shield of inert gas (Argon or argon mixture) surrounding it.
A TIG welder needs a filler rod to provide the welding bead when joining two pieces of metal together
TIG welding produces no sparks or spatter because only the necessary amount of filler metal is added to the welding pool.
TIG welding produces no smoke and fumes unless the base metal contains contaminants or has a dirty surface
TIG welding doesn’t produce slag and requires no flux because the argon gas protects the weld pool from contamination
