Welding is the process of joining two metal pieces or parts together either by melting the metal or using pressure. However, when the metal is too thin or too small, traditional welding techniques might not be sufficient to make the weld. That’s when microscopic tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding comes into play.
This blog will dive deeper into microscopic TIG welding and when to use it.
Thin and Delicate Materials
This procedure is widely used in welding delicate or thin materials such as jewelry, medical equipment, and electronic parts. These materials require precision and accuracy that only a microscopic welder can provide. TIG welding allows the welder to focus on a small area, eliminating the risk of warping or damaging the material.
High-Quality Welds
Microscopic TIG welding produces higher-quality welds than traditional welding techniques. The welder has better control over the welding process, which improves the quality of the weld. TIG welding at Micro Weld, Inc. is ideal for welding parts and components that require aesthetic and high-quality finishes, such as automobile parts.
Hard-to-Reach Areas
Traditional welding techniques rely heavily on the visibility of the weld. However, microscopic TIG welding can weld in hard-to-reach areas where traditional welding techniques wouldn’t work. For example, when welding car body parts or repairing cracks in the cylinder head of an engine, a microscopic welder can weld without affecting the surrounding area.
High-Temperature Welding
This type of welding is also ideal for welding materials that require high-temperature welding. The welder can adjust the heat input and welding speed, and manipulate the voltage and amperage to create a specific weld puddle.
High temperatures are needed to melt specialized alloys such as titanium and inconel, and microscopic TIG welding can achieve temperatures of up to 20,000 degrees Celsius, making it the perfect solution for high-temperature welding.
Maintenance and Repair Work
It is also used in repair and maintenance work. When repairing metal equipment or machinery, microscopic TIG welding can produce excellent results without requiring excessive cleaning or polishing. Furthermore, the process doesn’t involve heat deformation or other damage that can negatively impact the repair work.
