Greenup Co.

A.T.C
Welding
01/25/10
By:Jaime Murphy

Arc Welding.
-uses a welding power supply to create
an electric arc between an electrode and
the base material to melt the metals at
the welding point.
-arc welding is also known as "stick
welding".
The process of arc welding is widely
used because of its low capital and
running costs.

Tig Welding.
-also known as tungsten inert gas
(TIG) welding.
-is an arc welding process that uses a
nonconsumable tungsten electrode to
produce the weld.
-TIG welding has become a popular
choice of welding processes when high
quality, precision welding is required.

Mig Welding.
-Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) is
frequently referred to as MIG welding.
MIG welding is a commonly used high
deposition rate welding process.
-Wire is continuously fed from a spool.
MIG welding is therefore referred to
as a semiautomatic welding process.

Safety Tips For Arc Welding.

-Aprons flame resistant leather or other material that
protects against heat and sparks.
-Safety shoes / boots sturdy, steel-toed, high-top boots are
best; ankle length low-cut shoes may catch hot slag.
-Ear protection ear plugs, and during very noisy
operations such as high velocity plasma torches, ear muffs.

-Head protection safety helmet or other head gear to

protect against sharp or falling objects.

Safety Tips For Tig Welding.

-Dry, hole-free insulating gloves and body protection.

-Approved welding helmet fitted with a proper shade of filter

lenses to protect your face and eyes when welding or
watching.

-Approved

safety glasses with side shields under your

helmet.

-Protective

clothing made from durable, flame-resistant

material (leather, heavy cotton, or wool) and foot protection.

Safety Tips For Mig Welding.

-read your welder's operating manual.

-cover any exposed skin, dont keep butane lighters or
matches in your pockets.

-make sure to wear the right footwear, high top leather

shoes, or high top leather boots.

-dont not breathe in the gas fumes or any other fumes while
your welding, the fumes could kill or hurt you.

Tig Welding.
With TIG welding, one can
perform a variety of weld
types on several different
metals. Steel and
aluminum, however, are
the two most widely used
metals. The filler rod is
another important aspect
of TIG welding. Usually
made from the same
material as the base
metal, it is used for
reinforcing joints and
welding heavy metals.

Mig Welding.
The primary advantage of MIG
welding is that it allows metal to
be welded much quicker than
traditional welding "stick
welding" techniques. This
makes it ideal for welding softer
metals such as aluminum. When
MIG welding was first
developed, the cost of the inert
gas (i.e., argon) made the
process too expensive for
welding steel. However, over the
years, the MIG welding process
has evolved and semi inert
gases such as carbon dioxide
can now be used to provide the
shielding function which makes
MIG welding cost effective for
welding steel.

Arc Welding.
The flux covering the
electrode melts during
welding. This forms
the gas and slag to
shield the arc and
molten weld pool. The
slag must be chipped
off the weld bead after
welding. The flux also
provides a method of
adding scavengers,
deoxidizers, and
alloying elements to
the weld metal.