Project Spotlight: Tig Welding Precision Machined Parts

Posted on Feb 20, 2024

Here’s a quick share on a 500-piece order of precision machined parts. The ¼” stainless steel block and ¾” stainless steel round tube were joined together on a rotary table using the tig welder.

The welds were nice and consistent with nice color (see video) then finished with glass beading for a clean look. 

In precision machining, where tight tolerances and exacting specifications are paramount, TIG welding stands out for its precision and control. The welds produced through TIG welding exhibit excellent bead appearance, superior penetration, and minimal post-weld cleanup, ensuring the integrity and precision of the machined stainless steel parts.

About Tig Welding:

Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding plays a crucial role in achieving precision welds on machined stainless steel components. Stainless steel's inherent qualities, such as corrosion resistance and high strength, make it a popular choice in precision machining applications across various industries. TIG welding, also known as Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), is particularly well-suited for stainless steel due to its ability to produce clean, high-quality welds with minimal heat distortion.

About Pen Manufacturing:

Pen Manufacturing has been servicing California's precision metal parts, structural steel, and sheet metal needs for over 40 years. Our full service machine shop focuses on leveraging the highest technology equipment with our experienced skilled team members. Pen Manufacturing Los Angeles prides itself in running a flexible shop, one that can quickly and efficiently meet the needs of its customers.

Short-run and prototype components can sometimes be completed in as little as 2-3 days, with a typical turnaround time for scheduled work being finished in 4-6 weeks, depending on the complexity of the project and any outside processing that may be required. Production quantities from 1 to 5000 can be handled in-house, depending on the size of the component. Along with the machining, welding, and metal fabrication services, additional in-house capabilities at Pen Manufacturing include plumbing, hydraulic assembly, electrical wiring, glass-beading, and delivery to the customer’s site.