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Power control Transformer/

panel Rectifier

Power return Inverter


cable power source

Torch Power control


assemblies panel

Power cable
Tungsten
electrodes*
Flow-meter
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GAS
SUPPLY

TORCH WELDING LEAD + GAS METERS


SUPPLY (OPTIONAL)

ARC NORMALLY
DCEN I
N
E
THE POWER I V R
SOURCE T
G
OUTPUT 80 AC/DC A
OCV MAX ARC
S
STRIKING
DEVICE CONSTANT
CURRENT

RETURN VARIABLE
EARTH* LEAD CURRENT
*CHECK WITH HSE GUIDANCE NOTE CONTROLLER
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POWER SOURCE Transformers for AC aluminium alloys

440v 50Hz 3 phase or Rectifiers for DC - steels


240v single phase
input Transformer/rectifier for AC/DC

Inverters for AC/DC more portable - expensive


TORCH Sizes/types vary depending on current/application
TORCH HOSE Flexible may carry current, gas, cooling water.
RETURN LEAD Note that current actually flows from this lead
INERT GAS SUPPLY Correct type for application.(ar, he, ar/he mixture)
(Cylinder & regulator) Argon/hydrogen for austenitic stainless steel
FLOWMETER To deliver correct gas flow (velocity) depending on
(graduated in ltr/min) welding position and joint configuration.
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ARC IGNITION High frequency (HF) generator approx 3000v
METHOD Liftig surge injection high frequency spark
REMOTE CONTROL Foot pedal, hand switch, torch switch for remote
(if required) operation/control
TUNGSTEN Thoriated(replaced by lanthanated) steels DC-ve
ELECTRODES Zirconiated Aluminium AC balled tip

SAFETY CLOTHING Welding mask, gloves etc


(and equipment)

WHAT CONTROLS, SWITCHES, CONNECTIONS,


etc MIGHT BE FOUND ON A TIG POWER UNIT?

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Tungsten Tungsten
housing electrodes
Fitted ceramic Ceramic
shielding cup shield cup
On/Off switch
Gas lens
Split collet
Gas diffuser
Spare ceramic Torch body
shielding cup *

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Correctly adjusted shielding
with a gas lens will give good
cover without turbulence*

Adjustments to the flow rate


need to made according to
joint design and gas type*

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