Plasma arc welding is very similar in technique to TIG welding, but the electrode is recessed and the ionizing gases inside the arc are used to create heat. The normal combination of gases is argon ...

Laser welding is said to represent the most significant advancement in welding technology in nearly 80 years, asserts local ...

In this third article in our series we'll cover TIG welding, which many people consider the most desirable of the welding processes. TIG welding offers unsurpassed control, with the ability to ...

Argon is used as an inert gas in a variety of applications such as welding, cutting, and heat treating of metals; semiconductor fabrication; medical diagnostic imaging; and food packaging.