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This all inclusive study of TIG fundamentals is available as a multi-chapter PDF download.
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Chapter I. - The GTAW (TIG) Process
Introduction to the TIG process. Process description, advantages and disadvantages. |
(0.13 MB, 0 min 19 sec at 56kb/s) |
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Chapter II. - GTAW Fundamentals Descriptions of current and voltage, polarity, waveform control, fluxes used, and types of TIG arc starts. |
(0.99 MB, 2 min 28 sec at 56kb/s) |
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Chapter III. - GTAW Equipment Safety, selecting a power source, types of power sources, torches, and automated TIG welding. |
(1.1 MB, 2 min 40 sec at 56kb/s) |
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Chapter IV. - Electrodes and Consumables Tungsten electrode types and usage, shielding gases and usage, and types of filler metals and their specifications. |
(0.76 MB, 1 min 55 sec at 56kb/s) |
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Chapter V. - Safety Causes of electrical shock, avoiding welding fumes, and proper clothing and eye protection. |
(0.39 MB, 0 min 59 sec at 56kb/s) |
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Chapter VI. - Preparation for Welding How to set the power source controls, preparing the weld joint, and metal types. |
(0.28 MB, 0 min 43 sec at 56kb/s) |
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Chapter VII. - Joint Design and Types of Welds Weld metal configurations, and types of welds. |
(0.39 MB, 0 min 58 sec at 56kb/s) |
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Chapter VIII. - Techniques for Basic Weld Joints Manual torch techniques for making proper welds, and arc starting procedures. |
(0.62 MB, 1 min 33 sec at 56kb/s) |
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Chapter IX. - Cost Considerations of the GTAW Process Formulas to figure total welding costs. |
(0.08 MB, 0 min 12 sec at 56kb/s) |
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Chapter X. - GTAW Troubleshooting Welding process and equipment problems, with probable causes and suggested remedies. |
(0.08 MB, 0 min 12 sec at 56kb/s) |
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Chapter XI. - Tables Electrode types, polarity recommendations, filler metal specs, cost information, and conversion figures. |
(0.14 MB, 0 min 22 sec at 56kb/s) |
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Chapter XII. - Glossary Definitions, from Advanced Squarewave to Zirconiated Tungsten. |
(1.1 MB, 2 min 40 sec at 56kb/s) |