Axenics specializes in TIG welding, which can be utilized in a variety of industries and manufacturing processes. There are advantages and disadvantages to TIG welding, however, we must first define what TIG welding is, and how it differs from other types of welding.
The Basics of TIG Welding
Tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding, is another name for gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW). The two terms can be used interchangeably. This type of welding is most commonly used for bonding stainless steel, aluminum, magnesium and copper alloys, as it allows for a higher quality, higher purity weld than most other types of welding.
In TIG welding, an arc is formed between a nonconsumable tungsten electrode and the work (base metal), to create a coalescence between two or more metals. Nonconsumable electrodes come in various sizes and lengths, and are typically made of pure tungsten or an alloy of tungsten and other elements and oxides, since tungsten has the highest melting point of any metal, at 3,410 degrees Celsius.
With the necessary expertise and/or appropriate equipment, TIG welding can be performed manually, automatically, or by using a hybrid approach. GTAW welding is one solution to a variety of manufacturing challenges; however, tube brazing, rather than TIG welding, is preferable in cases where the base metals have different melting temperatures, like steel and copper, for example.