Micro TIG Welding
Micro TIG Welding (GTAW)
As technology evolves it creates new opportunities to make industries across all fields operate more safely. The same holds true for welding. Micro TIG welding, short for micro tungsten inert gas welding and otherwise referred to as pulse arc welding is what happens when industry and cutting-edge technology collide.
What Is Micro TIG Welding?
Micro Tig (GTAW) welding works much like traditional Tig (GTAW) welding (referred to as macro Tig (GTAW) welding) but uses a lower current for a shorter amount of time to exercise better control. This means that micro Tig (GTAW) welding can be used on thinner, more fragile materials than traditional macro Tig (GTAW) welding. More importantly, micro Tig (GTAW) welding can be used to create better precision welds within the process.
This type of welding is popular to use with both precious metals and non-precious metals and can be used for various purposes. Some metals that work well with micro Tig (GTAW) welding include:
- Iron
- Nickel
- Phosphor bronzeAS9100
- Gold
- Platinum
- Stainless steel
- Silver
- Iron
There are a few drawbacks, however, in that micro Tig (GTAW) welding requires highly trained professionals to perform the task. That means that not every welding company is going to offer this specialized service. Among those that do offer micro Tig (GTAW) welding, there is usually an added cost for the specialized equipment required to perform micro Tig (GTAW) welding tasks and the skill necessary to complete them.
Benefits of Micro TIG Welding Services
The benefits of micro TIG welding, though, are worth considering, even at an elevated cost. They include the following:
- Reduces stress and fatigue on the metal.
- Can work with precious and delicate metals.
- Creates discrete, durable welds.
- Delivers higher penetration than laser welding.
- Faster and less costly than laser welding.
Lafarge & Egge has made the investment in technology, tools, and training to bring micro Tig (GTAW) welding to our valued customers. We understand that we serve a diverse audience with different needs, and this technology allows us to meet needs that other welding businesses do not. We are committed to offering the latest technology to our customers, and this is one of the services we provide as part of that commitment.
How Is Micro TIG Welding Used?
Many industries take advantage of the benefits micro Tig (GTAW) welding delivers. Chief among the industries that capitalize on these services are the following:
- Jewelry-making
- Medical
- Dentistry
- Electronics
- Mold and die
- Automotive
- Aerospace
- Art
- Optics
- Research and development
As you can see, this type of welding is highly versatile and can be used for many different applications. It offers welders an incredible level of control and is often considered a safer, cleaner way to weld because it offers high precision with no splatter. It does take longer to produce and isn’t as easy to automate as other types of welding. That means that it is a more expensive operation that takes longer than some other options. For precision work, though, it is difficult to find faults in micro Tig (GTAW) welding, especially when the welding is performed by a qualified expert.
Why Trust Lafarge & Egge with Your Welding Needs?
At Lafarge and Egge, we aren’t satisfied with the status quo. We consistently strive to outperform ourselves and our competitors. As part of that commitment, we have earned quite a few important approvals and certifications for our work quality and service. Among these are the following:
In addition to our micro Tig (GTAW) welding services, we also offer other important services and capabilities beneath the umbrellas of tube bending, precision machining, fabrication, and a wide range of welding services.
We are proud of our team of dedicated professionals. Men and women who work hard to preserve and embody our vision with impeccable drive, ethics, aptitude, and dedication. This team has propelled Lafarge & Egge forward for nearly six decades and will continue serving the needs of our customers for the next sixty years.
Lafarge & Egge serves many organizations in various industries, including aerospace, space, medical, defense, communications, tool & die, research and development, and more. We look forward to adding new industries to our rosters with large and small projects added to our capabilities daily. We are a tech-forward company that believes in using the latest tools and technologies and consistently invests in training our team to maximize the value of this investment.
Don’t wonder if we can take care of your micro Tig (GTAW) welding or other welding services needs. Contact us today to get a quote or learn more about the many services we provide to businesses within the previously mentioned sectors and others.