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Orbital TIG Potential Defects

Click to play Tungsten inclusions

 Thermal shock splinters W.
 Touch start fuses spots to workpiece.
 Spitting and melting can throw pieces into pool.
 Very visible on radiograph but not critical defect.

Solidification cracking
 Some compositions inherently crack sensitive.
 Impurities often make eutectics.
 Fillers designed with elements to react with
impurities, eg Mn used to give high MPt MnS.

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Potential Defects Advantages of TIG

Oxide inclusions  No spatter, high cleanliness.

 Oxides contribute to lack of fusion.
 No fluxing to absorb oxides.
 Need to keep good gas cover to avoid oxidation
of reactive metals.
 Good welder easily produces quality welds.
 Good for penetration beads in all positions.
 Wide range metals, including dissimilar.
 Good protection for reactive.
 Very good for joining thin materials.
 Very low levels of diffusible hydrogen.

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