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GTAW Welding Techniques and Equipment

The document provides an overview of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), also known as TIG welding, detailing the characteristics of the process, including the use of non-consumable tungsten electrodes and inert gases like argon or helium for shielding. It covers various aspects such as the function of equipment, suitable materials for welding, and the properties of welds produced by this method. Additionally, it addresses specific technical details, including the arc temperature and the types of electrodes used for welding aluminum.

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GTAW Welding Techniques and Equipment

The document provides an overview of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), also known as TIG welding, detailing the characteristics of the process, including the use of non-consumable tungsten electrodes and inert gases like argon or helium for shielding. It covers various aspects such as the function of equipment, suitable materials for welding, and the properties of welds produced by this method. Additionally, it addresses specific technical details, including the arc temperature and the types of electrodes used for welding aluminum.

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WELDING

GTAW
LEC. NO : 8
GTAW
In Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), the electrode used is
A) Consumable
B) Non-consumable
C) Coated and melts into the weld
D) Carbon electrode
The electrode used in GTAW is made of
A) Copper
B) Steel
C) Tungsten
D) Aluminum
The heat required for fusion in GTAW is produced by
A) Chemical reaction between gases
B) Resistance heating
C) Electric arc between the tungsten electrode and workpiece
D) Friction between metals
In GTAW, the shielding gas used is
A) Active gas like CO₂
B) Nitrogen gas
C) Oxygen gas
D) Inert gas like argon or helium
The function of the shielding gas in GTAW is to
A) Increase arc temperature
B) Protect the weld pool
C) Cool the electrode rapidly
D) Provide filler metal to the weld
The Gas Tungsten Arc Welding process is also known as
A) TIG welding
B) MIG welding
C) SAW welding
D) Plasma arc welding
GTAW is particularly suitable for welding
A) Cast iron and mild steel
B) Stainless steel and Aluminium
C) Brass and copper only
D) Thick carbon steel plates
The foot rheostat in a GTAW setup is used to
A) Control gas flow
B) Start and stop the welding arc
C) Control the welding current
D) Switch between AC and DC
The function of the collet assembly in a TIG torch is to
A) Supply shielding gas
B) Hold and grip the tungsten electrode securely
C) Cool the electrode
D) Act as a current regulator
The gas regulator in a TIG welding setup is used to
A) Maintain constant current
B) To reduce cylinder pressure
C) Control filler metal feed rate
D) Control the water cooling flow
The pressure of argon in a full gas cylinder used in TIG is approximately
A) 5–10 bar
B) 50–100 bar
C) 175–200 bar
D) 500 bar
TIG welding is most suitable for stainless steel of thickness range
A) 0.1 – 1 mm
B) 0.5 – 3 mm
C) 3 – 6 mm
D) 6 – 12 mm
The TIG welding process produces welds that are
A) Clean and free from spatter
B) Rough and oxidized
C) Covered with slag
D) Full of porosity
The arc temperature in TIG welding is approximately
A) 2000°C
B) 6000°C
C) 60000°C
D) 100000°C
The welding done by TIG process is always clean and without oxidation
because
A) Shielding gases are totally inert
B) Flux prevents oxidation
C) High current removes oxides
D) Cooling system prevents oxygen contact
Which metal has highest melting point?
A. Tungsten
B. Aluminium
C. Bronze
D. Cast Iron
What is the name of the unit of a TIG welding machine which helps to strike

the arc without touching the electrode with the base metal

A. Wire feeder

B. High frequency unit

C. Shielding gas

D. DC suppressor unit
Name the power source suitable for welding aluminium in TIG welding :
A. AC welding machine
B. D.C. welding machine
C. Welding generator
D. None of these
The type of electrode used for welding aluminium by TIG welding process is
A. Pure tungsten electrode
B. Zirconiated tungsten electrode
C. Thoriated tungsten electrode
D. Ceriated tungsten electrode

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