Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Flashcard

Front

What does the nickname TIG stand for?

Back

Tungsten inert gas

Front

Which type of electrical current is used for gas tungsten arc welding? Options: DC negative and DC positive, AC and DC positive, DC negative and AC, Straight polarity and DC positive

Back

DC negative and AC

Front

What goes in the back of the torch to help keep the electrode from slipping?

Back

Back cap

Front

Which of the following is NOT part of the torch? Remote, Collet, Electrode, Nozzle

Back

Remote

Front

What is the lens on the torch used for?

Back

To get better gas coverage

Front

What type of current is used when a welder balls the tungsten?

Back

AC

Front

How much more helium is needed than argon to weld?

Back

Three times as much

Front

What is the gas used for when gas tungsten arc welding?

Back

To keep contaminants out of the weld pool

Front

How many different gases does a flow meter measure?

Back

Three

Front

What type of current is used to weld aluminum?

Back

AC