1.

List the most important metals welded using TIG welding.

Stainless steel
Heat resistant steel
Mild steel
Copper
Titanium
Cast iron
Aluminum
Magnesium

2.

What are the special features of TIG welding?

Uses a non-consumable electrode which is made of Tungsten.
No flux used in either the filler rod or the electrode
Uses inert gas to shield the weld pool while welding
The electrode does not contaminate with the work surface to create the arc.

3. Write about the types of electrode used, type of filler rod and the oxidation of the
weld metal.
Electrodes
1) 1% Zr ,
2) 1% Th
3) 2% Th
Filler rods
1) Mild steel and stainless steel for DC TIG welding
2) Aluminum rods for AC TIG welding

1)
2)
3)

Oxidation type
Argon
Helium
Mixtures with hydrogen

4. Sketch the welding circuit indicating the arc initiation device.

5. The issues involved with straight and reserved polarity modes.

When the positive terminal of the DC power supply is connected to the electrode
and the negative terminal is connected to the work piece, the flow of electrons in
the arc is upwards.
The issues related with this configuration are that the electron bombardment to the
electrode heats up the electrode, causes it to melt.
Contamination of the weld and also, the amount of penetration in the work metal is
gets low.
When the polarity is reversed, it will not remove the layer of oxide that could
contaminate the weld.
So that AC power supply is used. This eliminates the above issues and ensures deep
penetration in the work metal.
Avoids contamination in the weld pool.
6. Briefly discuss the heat distribution between the anode and the cathode.
When the electrode is connected to the positive terminal of the DC power supply
and the work metal is connected to the negative terminal, two thirds of the supplied
heat is absorbed by the electrode while only one third of the heat is transferred to
the work metal.
When the terminals are reversed, two thirds of the heat is transferred to the work
metal while only one third of the heat is absorbed by the electrode.
7. What is meant by shallow and deep penetration?
Shallow penetration is when the depth heat affected zone of the work metal is not up to
the required height. This happens when a lower amount of heat is transferred to the
work metal. Shallow penetration can compromise the strength and integrity of the final
work metal once theyre bonded.
A deep penetration ensures proper bonding between the contact surfaces and so, it
maintains the strength of the work metal after theyre welded.
Deep penetration occurs when a high amount of heat is transferred to the weld metal.
This can be achieved by connecting the negative terminal of the DC supply to the
electrode and the positive terminal of the power supply to the work metal.