TIG Welding

TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) Welding is a clean and high quality electric welding process, considered the most popular choice when used in additive manufacturing, the precision and high quality of the welding is unmatched within the gas welding processes. This process has been the backbone of Whitfield Welding inc. for over 29 years.

TIG Welding forms an arc between a non-consumable tungsten electrode and the metal being welded. Gas is supplied through the TIG torch to shield the tungsten electrodes and pools of molten weld. TIG welding exhibits greater control over the weld pool than other additive processes, Whitfield Welding inc. Technicians are unmatched in skill and artistic ability, combined with proper metallurgical heat treatment processes there is really nothing that can be welded, that cannot be repaired.

Capabilities

  • 50,000 lbs Crane Capacity
  • Open 24 hours a day, 5 days a week and half day on Saturday - we can accommodate special requests after hours
  • 8 Full Welding Stations
  • 3 Preheat Stations capable of holding 50,000 lbs at preheat temperature indefinitely, these preheat systems are plc controlled taking the guess work out of quality .
  • Thermal couple insures exact preheat weld temperature is maintained
  • Experienced mold-finishing to hand work a surface after welding and perform parting line seal-off repair if requested.
  • Guaranteed quality pre-weld preparation and weld line-up on every job
  • Onsite spectrometer to provide accurate composition for colour matching using best available filler material
  • Over 30 different filler materials on-site
  • Rockwell testing performed on every job that requires oven work, ensuring proper temperature selection.
  • 6 ovens having a combined capacity of 160,000 lbs for stress relief or tempering, run 24/7 for quick turnaround
  • Ability to research the repair of rare material through experience and our extensive business network

Advantages

  • Low Heat Affected Zone
  • Clean, precise welds
  • Over 100 different filler material types and sizes range from 0.035 to 0.125 inches

Applications

  • Plastic Injection Mold repair and revisions.
  • Die Cast Tool repair and refurbish.
  • Aerospace component repair and assembly.
  • medical device repair and assembly.