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Perform tungsten inert gas welding

Skill

Description

Weld metal workpieces together by tungsten intert gas (TIG) welding. This arc welding process welds metal workpieces using the heat generated between an arc of electricity struck between a non-consumable tungsten metal electrode. Use an argon or helium inert gas to shield the weld from athmospheric contamination.

Classification

Skills → Constructing → Building and repairing structures → Joining parts using soldering, welding or brazing techniques

Essential for

Welder

Optional for

Welding coordinator

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Project Number:
101104680-HABITABLE-ERASMUS-EDU-2022-PEX-COVE