TIP TIG focus
The full-penetration, single-pass keyhole TIG welding process.
The full-penetration, single-pass keyhole TIG welding process.
With our new TIP TIG focus process, we enter new fields of TIG keyhole welding. TIP TIG focus is an ideal solution for all those who have the very highest quality requirements for their weld seams and yet are simultaneously looking for a simple, cost-effective solution for their welding applications. This revolutionary joining process enables an extremely high energy density in the weld pool by way of an enormous concentrated welding arc and makes possible the fastest welding speeds. Reworking and preparatory work can be significantly reduced.
TIP TIG focus is a full-penetration, single-pass, keyhole TIG welding process, which requires almost no edge bevelling and produces highly repeatable, x-ray-quality welds with superior root and cap aesthetics.
The TIP TIG focus GTAW process uses as little as 12% of the gas customarily required and performs an 8-hour TIG weld in under 10 minutes. Average cost savings of up to 80% are guaranteed.
Plasma Arc Welding (PAW) | TIP TIG focus | |
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Penetration | up to 8 mm | up to 12 mm |
Speed | max 500 mm/min max 20 IPM | max 1200 mm/min max 47 IPM |
Complexity | complex, numerous critical parameters | very simple |
Tolerance | requires exact fit up | tolerant to joint imperfections |
Keyhole Close-Out | difficult, voids and defects in the close-out region | very simple, no voids |
Process Consistency | inconsistent due to orifice erosion | very consistent keyhole no process drift |
Maintenance Costs | high | low |
Consumable Costs | high | low |
* Depending on application
* Depending on application
The TIP TIG focus (Keyhole GTAW) process delivers advantages previously achievable with only hybrid laser, electron beam facilities, or high-cost laser.