Re: [CR]Re: MIG, TIG

(Example: Component Manufacturers)

From: "henox" <henox@icycle.net>
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Subject: Re: [CR]Re: MIG, TIG
Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2004 11:46:30 -0800


Subject: [CR]Re: MIG, TIG

Alan asked:
> Isn't there a crucial difference as to the type of welding that can be used to join NON-FERROUS metals like titanium (TIG will do it, as well as aluminum and stainless) and FERROUS metals (MIG, stick, torch-welding will work only on carbon steel and iron, not stainless steel or non-ferrous).

No.
> Here's a thought: back in ancient time (1970's) "Heliarc" welding was what was employed on aluminum, now it's always TIG and Heliarc has faded into history...could THAT be the method used on Teledyne Titans?

"Heliarc" was simply Linde's trademark name for their TIG welding process.

Hugh Enox
La Honda (raining today)