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TIG-Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, commonly called TIG or Heliarc, is a welding process that uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode to heat the base metal and to create a molten weld puddle.
Laser Types Each type of laser used in welding applications has positives and negatives and different cost structures. Some applications can be performed by any laser; some are so complex or specialized that only one type of laser is appropriate. The most common types today are CO 2, Nd:YAG, fiber, and disk lasers.