There is a method of arc welding called TIG welding that makes use of non-consumable tungsten electrodes throughout the process. While it isn’t ideal in some industries, there are clear advantages that it can present.
How can TIG welding – short for tungsten inert gas welding – prove beneficial? Well, you could leave your welding to Micro Weld, Inc., and get a better quality weld. That’s largely due to the following advantages of TIG welding.
Better Control
One of the biggest advantages of using tungsten inert gas welding is that it provides greater control when using the tungsten electrode. Tungsten has a high melting point and extreme hardness, making it a more ideal solution.
That’s because the electrode heats and then melts the material rather than using a consumable electrode that ultimately melts into the weld. That control can be applied to micro applications where precision and accuracy is an absolute must.
No Cleaning
With most other welding applications, there is cleanup of some sort that needs to be done. One of the best things about tungsten inert gas welding is that it doesn’t require any cleaning steps. The precision and control of TIG welding keeps sparks and spatter at bay.
When you’re done with a TIG welding application, it is basically ready to go. Saving time on cleanup in the post-weld process can be critical depending on what your timeline is and what other steps are still to come.
