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.