TIG Welding Services – Precision Welding by Burnhouse Engineering
What Is TIG Welding?
This technique is renowned for its ability to create smooth, spatter-free welds with minimal post-processing. It’s particularly valued in industries where weld quality, appearance, and purity are critical. TIG welding requires a high level of skill and control, which is why all TIG work at Burnhouse is carried out by trained, coded professionals.
We use advanced TIG welding torches, precision controls, and clean working environments to ensure results that meet the highest industry standards.
When Is TIG Welding Used?
TIG welding is typically chosen when high-quality, visually clean, and structurally reliable welds are required. It is ideal for:
- Thin materials where precise heat control is vital
- Projects with high aesthetic standards, such as architectural metalwork
- Clean environments such as pharmaceutical and food-grade systems
- Critical assemblies that require full penetration welds
- Joining dissimilar metals or difficult-to-weld alloys
Thanks to the ability to precisely control the arc, heat, and filler, TIG welding is perfect for tasks where other welding methods like MIG or stick would be too aggressive or imprecise.
Which Materials Can Be TIG Welded?
TIG welding is incredibly versatile and suitable for a wide range of materials:
- Stainless steel
- Mild and carbon steel
- Aluminium
- Titanium
- Copper and brass
- Inconel and other nickel alloys
- Magnesium
Burnhouse Engineering has extensive experience working with all the above metals, using filler rods and gas blends carefully matched to each material to ensure flawless results.
TIG Welding in Engineering Projects
Examples of TIG Welding Projects
At Burnhouse Engineering, we regularly use TIG welding across various industries and project types, including:
- Stainless steel process pipework for food and beverage plants
- Sanitary welds for pharmaceutical tanks and valves
- Aerospace components requiring high-integrity joins
- Marine-grade aluminium structures for corrosion resistance
- Pressure vessels and heat exchangers for industrial use
- Decorative welds for bespoke architectural installations
Whether it’s a one-off prototype or a full production run, our TIG welding services offer the precision and quality demanded by today’s engineering standards.
What Is the Rule of 33 in TIG Welding?
The Rule of 33 is a practical guideline that helps TIG welders optimise settings for quality and consistency:
- 1 amp per 0.001 inch of material thickness (e.g. 1.6mm steel = approx. 63 amps)
- Torch angle ~15° for visibility and control
- Maintain a short, consistent arc length
- Steady travel speed to avoid overheating or undercutting
While experienced welders adapt settings based on material and position, this rule forms a solid foundation for clean, effective TIG welds—especially on thinner metals.
What Equipment Is Needed for TIG Welding?
To achieve professional-grade TIG welds, the right setup is essential. At Burnhouse Engineering, we use:
Key TIG Welding Tools and Consumables
- TIG welding machine (AC/DC inverter with pulse control)
- TIG torches – air- or water-cooled depending on job size and duty cycle
- Tungsten electrodes – e.g. 2% thoriated, ceriated or lanthanated, sharpened for arc stability
- TIG rods matched to base metal (e.g. ER308L for stainless steel)
- Shielding gas – typically pure argon, with helium mixes for thicker materials
- Foot pedal or fingertip control for precise arc modulation
- Safety PPE, including auto-darkening helmets, gauntlets, and fume extraction systems
Our fully equipped fabrication workshop ensures the ideal environment for delivering high-quality TIG welding services—whether for one-off fabrications or production volumes.
Why Choose Burnhouse Engineering for TIG Welding Services?
With years of hands-on experience and a passion for precision, Burnhouse Engineering is a trusted partner for TIG welding in Scotland and beyond.
- Coded TIG welders with industry certifications
- In-house and on-site welding capabilities
- Extensive material and project expertise
- Detailed documentation and weld traceability
- A commitment to quality, communication, and delivery
Whether you need high-purity welds for a cleanroom installation or strong, corrosion-resistant joints for structural fabrications, our TIG welding services deliver every time.
Qualifications and Standards for TIG Welding
At Burnhouse Engineering, all TIG welding is performed by qualified and certified welders who meet the relevant industry standards. TIG welding demands a high level of manual dexterity, attention to detail, and technical understanding — which is why we ensure every member of our welding team is fully trained and regularly assessed.
Certification and Compliance
Our team holds welding qualifications in line with:
- BS EN ISO 9606-1 – Qualification testing of welders for fusion welding of steels
- BS EN 287 (now superseded) – older standard, still referenced by some clients
- ASME IX – for work involving pressure systems or international specifications
- CSCS and CCNSG cards – for on-site safety compliance in the UK
Every project can be supported with Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Welder Qualification Records (WQR) where required. For high-spec work, we offer full weld mapping, inspection, and non-destructive testing (NDT) options to ensure traceability and compliance.
Whether you’re working to pharmaceutical-grade standards, food hygiene regulations, or pressure vessel codes, our team has the technical competence and certifications to meet your compliance needs.
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