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Welding

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

Also known as: GTAW

An arc process that uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode to produce the arc, with a separate filler added by hand or by machine and an inert shielding gas protecting the weld pool. It produces precise, high-quality welds and is often where weld appearance and control matter, such as root passes on .

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