K-TIG is a transformative, industry-disrupting welding technology that seeks to change the economics of fabrication. K-TIG’s high-speed precision technology welds up to 100 times faster than traditional TIG welding, achieving full penetration in a single pass in materials up to 5/8″ in thickness and typically operates at twice the speed of plasma welding. K-TIG works across a wide range of applications and is particularly well suited to corrosion-resistant materials such as stainless steel, nickel alloys, titanium allows, and most exotic materials. It easily handles longitudinal and circumferential welds on pipes, spooling, vessels, tanks, and other materials in a single pass. Originally developed by CSIRO, K-TIG owns all the rights, title, and interests in and to the proprietary and patented technology and has been awarded Australian Industrial Product of the Year and the DTC Defense Industry Award.

 

The AWS meeting will showcase a walk-through of the K-TIG system as well as a demonstration of a K-TIG weld. We will then discuss some of the key variables in successful K-TIG welds, current research we are able to discuss, and opportunities for fabricators and manufacturers to exploit the technology. We will also, of course, answer questions from attendees.