A Practical Guide to TIG (GTA) Welding

P W Muncaster (Author)

9781855730205, Elsevier Science

Hardback, published 31 October 1991

144 pages
23.3 x 15.6 x 1.8 cm, 0.38 kg

Comprehensive advice on applications, techniques and the best available equipment is given in clear, straightforward language.

The TIG welding process
Advantages and applications
Basic TIG welding requirements
TIG welding power sources
Unpulsed/pulsed TIG welding
Hand welding with TIG
Machine TIG welding
Computer and microprocessor control of TIG welding
Exotic and difficult to weld metals
Aluminium welding
Design of weld joints for TIG
Jigs, fixtures and heatsinks for automated TIG welding
Ancillary equipment
Safety
Further developments for TIG welding.

Subject Areas: Mechanical engineering [TGB], Metals technology / metallurgy [TDM]