TIG REVISION WEEK 1

what does TIG stand for?

• tungsten inept gases

• turnip induced guts

• tungsten inert gas

• tungsten inert globule

which are specific TIG hazards?

select 2

• high frequency arc start

• spatter

• extremely hot ceramic/tungsten

• water

• operator difficulty

why do we use a different style of welding glove/gauntlet for TIG welding?

• they'r comfier

• thye'r cheaper than MIG gloves

• they give more dexterity (feeling what your handling)

• they look nicer

what type of tasks would we typically use TIG welding for?

select 3

• thick sections of material

• thinner materials

• doing the flashdance

• specialist materials

• high quality/integrity welds

when risk assessing a given task/hazard, the aim is to.......?

• where as much PPE as possible

• remove or reduce the hazard

• injure yourself

• create paperwork

when TIG welding, you should.......?

• cover all materials close by

• cover all bare skin

• apply sun cream SPF 30

• cover the arc with your hand

correct tungsten selection is mainly based on.......?

• material to be welded

• which colour it is

• the current type and polarity to be used

• overall cost

the correct way to grind a tungsten is........?

• use an angle grinder

• around its diameter

• chew the end until its right

• along its length

• chisle it to correct shape

which type of tungsten is the most dangerous to use?

• ceriated

• lanthanated

• zirconiated

• thoriated

• pure tungsten

what colour would you find on a thoriated tungsten?

• gold

• blue

• white

• green

• red