Lab Report: CLD 20502 Basic Engineering Workshop

Lecturers Name : Muhd Nizam b. Zahari

Group/ Name:

Date:

Syaida Bt. Ab Manaf ( 55101214062 )- LO4-P2

27 / 5 / 2015

Title :
Labwork 3(c) Tungsten Inert Gas Welding

Theory/ Summary :
Tungsten Inert gas welding (TIG) also known as Gas Tungsten arc welding(GTAW) 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.
TIG welding 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 metal arc
welding (MIG), allowing for stronger, higher quality welds and also more clean because there is
no slag leave after welding. However, TIG is comparatively more complex and difficult to master
and it is significantly slower than other welding technique. Besides, welder is also exposed to
huge intensities of light.

Methodology :
1. Draw the equipment for Tungsten inert gas welding.

Result & Discussion:

1. Sketch the process for Tungsten inert gas welding

Conclusion:
As the conclusion, to get an excellent TIG welding, all the problems during welding must
be solve wisely such as start welding once the puddle has a shiny appearance, always remove all
grease, oil, and moisture from the filler and base metal. Other than that, reducing arc length to
provide better directional control and to help increase penetration. It is important not to under-fill
the joint or weld too quickly. Besides, reducing amperage to prevent overheating plus slightly
increase travel speed or shorten the arc length.

Tutorial:
1. What is the advantage of TIG welding?
I) Welding is very clean and leaves no slag at all.
II) Heat and amperage are precisely controlled and changes using a foot mechanism
III) Uses less energy than other welding methods
IV) Can be done in any position
2. What is the limitation of TIG welding?
I) Requires high skill to master
II) Slow process
III) Welder is exposed to huge intensities of light
IV) More expensive compare to MIG welding
3. What is the electrode used in TIG welding?
I) Tungsten electrode *
II) Cerium oxide *
III) Lanthanum oxide *
IV) Aluminium electrode*
* Based on it applications