Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), also known as tungsten inert gas (TIG) rod welding, joins metals by melting base and filler metals with an arc struck between a tungsten electrode and the workpiece.

This modified method is similar to stick welding in that a consumable filler rod is added to the molten joint. Inspired by our coverage of [Fran], [Scorch] experimented and discovered that a ...

Filler alloys and consumables are products frequently ... Welders Selection Guide and SpecSearch for more information. As part of the welding gun, the arc forms between the electrode and the work ...

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Gas welding/Oxyacetylene welding Oxygen and acetylene are used to produce a flame with a temperature of over 3,000°C. A filler rod is melted so that pieces of metal can be joined together.