TIG THEORY Questions

1. Referring to a power source which has a drooping characteristic curve.

a) Show, by means of a labelled volt/ampere graph, this type of curve.

b) Label the curve drawn in a) showing clearly each of the following.
i) Open Circuit Voltage (OCV).
ii) Operating range.

2. A) Show, by means of a labelled sketch, the main features of a tapped regulator used to regulate
welding current.

b) Describe the limitation of this type of regulator

3. Show, by means of a labelled sectional sketch, a welding torch for TIG welding, including each of
the following features.

i) Tungsten electrode.

ii) Collet.

iii) Gas supply.

b) Describe the function of a gas lens.

4. State two hazards associated with the grinding of tungsten electrodes.

5. Show, by means of a labelled sketch, the difference in weld bead profile caused by changing from
pure argon to a pure helium shielding gas.

6. State one surface weld defect associated with the TIG welding process

7. State one sub-surface weld defect associated with the TIG welding process.

8. Describe briefly the purpose of a Welding Procedure Specification (WPS)

9. List four items of information that should appear on a Welding Procedure Specification (WPS).
10. Explain the electrical condition applicable to the TIG welding of the following materials, in terms
of type of current and polarities available.

i) Aluminium.

ii) Austenitic stainless steel.

11. Explain the difference between the following welding voltages.

i) Open circuit.

ii) Arc

12. Refer to EN ISO 6947 – standard for welding positions on (WPS). Show, by means of sketches,
each of the following welding positions for the welding of plates.

a) PC.

b) PE.

13. Show, by means of a labelled sketch, how the each of the following may be checked for, with
reference to a fillet weld.

a) Throat thickness.

b) Leg length.