《Miller-TIG-Handbook》.pdf

UG-215 994 July 2003 Guidelines To Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) WARNING ARC WELDING can be hazardous. This document contains general information about the topics discussed herein. This document is not an application manual and does not contain a complete statement of all factors pertaining to those topics. This installation, operation, and maintenance of arc welding equipment and the employment of procedures described in this document should be conducted only by qualified persons in accordance with applicable codes, safe practices, and manufacturer’s instructions. Always be certain that work areas are clean and safe and that proper ventilation is used. Misuse of equipment, and failure to observe applicable codes and safe practices, can result in serious personal injury and property damage. Ref. 161892-B TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 − SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 SECTION 2 − THE TIG PROCESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2-1. What Is TIG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2-2. GTAW (TIG) Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2-3. TIG Advantages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2-4. TIG Disadvantages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .