Tig Flashcards

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In the Us what is tig welding also called?

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In tig welding which direction does the ions and electrons flow?

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When tig welding dc positive what is reccomended for the type of torch and tungsten?

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4
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In Tig welding what is the heat balance and weld profile in dc -?

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5
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In Tig travel speed effects what with the weld?

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6
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Name the 5 tungsten types for Tig welding

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Pure tungsten
Thoriated
Ceriated
Lanthaniated
Zirconiated

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7
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What are pure tungsten electrodes used for in Tig?

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8
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What is a dis advantage and advantage of thoriated electrodes in Tig?

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9
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For reason are tungsten’s alloyed with ceriated and lanthanum? What polarity are they best used with and what advantage do they have over Thoriated?

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10
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What electrode operates between a pure tungsten and Thoriated, and what characteristic can it maintain to make it suitable for ac welding?

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11
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With dc- what types of tungsten will have a vertex tip?

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12
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What should the length of an electrode tip be ground to? And what effect does a ground tip have on the weld?

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13
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What shielding gases are used for Tig?

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14
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What is the advantages are there of using Argon over helium and vice versa?

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15
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What does the shielding gases do in Tig welding and what range should it flow in?

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16
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During back purging the flow rate should be reduced to what when welding?

17
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What is the general rule for stick out length of the electrode in Tig?