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Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), also known as tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding, is an arc welding process that uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode to produce the weld. The weld area is protected from atmospheric contamination by an inert shielding gas (argon or helium), and a filler metal is normally used, though some welds, known as autogenous welds, do not require it. A constant-current welding power supply produces electrical energy, which is conducted across the arc through a column of highly ionized gas and metal vapors known as a plasma.
GTAW is most commonly used to weld thin sections of stainless steel and non-ferrous metals such as aluminum, magnesium, and copper alloys. The process grants the operator greater control over the weld than competing processes such as shielded metal arc welding and gas metal arc welding, allowing for stronger, higher quality welds. However, GTAW is comparatively more complex and difficult to master, and furthermore, it is significantly slower than most other welding techniques. A related process, plasma arc welding, uses a slightly different welding torch to create a more focused welding arc and as a result is often automated. Updated on 13 March, 2016Course Location
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Thandabantu Skills Training Centre is ideally situated in Boksburg, Johannesburg (Gauteng - South Africa) offering skills training courses for aspiring workers and learners within the metalwork engineering & steelwork construction industry, thus providing our customers with well-trained, skilled & reliable employees ensuring that they provide quality work within the market. Our passion & goal is not only for the training of artisans but testing them as well. Ensuring that the standard within the industry is of a high caliber giving our customers the peace of mind that candidates leaving our training center are skilled and are able to do the job required.
The team at Thandabantu would like to see if we could assist you with the skills development plan ensuring that the skill set of your artisans is one less thing to worry about. Skilling your staff is good for your business and good for your workforce.
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