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tig

tig

1 9.9
A welding method using a fixed metal tip and a protective gas to join metal pieces neatly
  • noun
  • /tɪg/
  • Specialized
translation icon : soldadura TIG
  • He read welding manuals and learned how to set all types of welders—MIG, TIG, food grade—and became a most sought-after craftsperson.
  • TIG-welded
  • TIG welder
  • TIG-welded aluminum

They may be braised welded together, which would include maybe spot welding or you know, TIG welding.

Examples

  • This is a completely TIG welded aluminum box.

  • African ingenuity seems driven by their lack of access to argon gas and TIG/MIG welding equipment.

    Blog text (1)
  • My kingdom for a TIG welder...

    Blog text (11)
  • Well, and so I mean, I think this is a real TIG welder shroud right there.

  • And you know, everyone knows if you hear the word welding, you think of like a Meg or a TIG or an inner gas welder and a big spark and bright light.

  • They may be braised welded together, which would include maybe spot welding or you know, TIG welding.

  • In 1995, we expanded our manufacturing facility with the addition of our 10,000 square foot clean room TIG welding facility, allowing us to complete our welding processes in a clean room environment.

    Academic text (1997)
  • The technician used TIG welding to create a strong and precise joint on the metal frame.

  • For the new bike, they chose a TIG welding method to ensure high quality and durability.

  • He explained that TIG welding is preferred for its ability to produce clean and neat welds.

How Precise

tig
  • Specialized
1 9.9
to spot-weld
  • Specialized
1 7.0
MiG
  • Specialized
11 7.0
welding
  • Specialized
23 3.7

Surface Forms

tig singular
tigs plural

Etymology

Tig in welding comes from the initials TIG, which stand for 'tungsten', 'inert', and 'gas', because the method uses a tungsten electrode and an inert gas to make very precise welds.