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tungsten inert gas [1 record]

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Record 1 1999-01-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Welding and Soldering (Metals)
  • Welding - Various Processes
OBS

tungsten-inert gas welding: Welding in which an arc plasma from a non-consumable tungsten electrode radiates heat onto the work surface, to create a weld puddle in a protective atmosphere provided by a flow of inert shielding gas; heat must then travel by conduction from this puddle to melt the desired depth of weld. Abbreviated TIG welding.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Soudage (Métal)
  • Procédés de soudage divers
OBS

Sigle signifiant : tungstène inerte gaz. Procédé de soudage en atmosphère inerte avec électrode réfractaire.

Key term(s)
  • T.I.G.

Spanish

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