13 Welding Conditions
Use the following table as the guideline for welding.
13.1 Selection of Welding Method
Material Type
Mild steel
Stainless steel
Aluminum
Aluminum casting
Titanium
Copper
Aluminum bronze
Brass
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Table 13.1 Selection of Welding Method
Welding Method
2.3 mmt or less
2.3 mmt or more
2.3 mmt or less
2.3 mmt or more
2.3 mmt or less
2.3 mmt or more
∗ Combined TIG is a welding method in which an AC waveform is
combined-controlled periodically together with a DC waveform.
This method is excellent in arc concentricity and suitable for fillet or
corner welding of aluminum.
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AC TIG
Combined
DC
TIG*
TIG
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