Expert Micro GTAW Welding Services in California

Yes, GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) and TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welding are the same process with different names. GTAW is the formal AWS designation, while TIG is the common industry term. Both describe a welding process that uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode to produce the weld, with an inert gas (typically argon) providing shielding. At Wintegral Engineering, our micro GTAW/TIG capabilities deliver ultra-precise heat control for California's most demanding miniature and thin-wall component applications.

Micro-TIG welding (also called micro GTAW) is an ultra-precise welding process designed for joining very small, thin, or delicate components where conventional TIG welding would cause excessive heat input and distortion. It uses significantly lower amperage (often 1-20 amps), smaller tungsten electrodes, microscope-assisted vision, and precise pulse control to create welds as small as 0.1mm. This process is essential for aerospace instruments, medical devices, electronics components, and miniature assemblies common in California's advanced manufacturing sectors.

Our micro GTAW capabilities cover stainless steel (including 300 and 400 series), titanium and titanium alloys, aluminum and aluminum alloys, copper and beryllium copper, and various tool steels. Material selection depends on your application requirements, and we work with California manufacturers to ensure metallurgical compatibility and optimal welding parameters for each specific alloy.

We routinely weld components as small as 50 grams with wall thicknesses down to 0.1mm. Our micro GTAW equipment includes microscope-assisted positioning and specialized fixtures, enabling precise welding of miniature assemblies, thin-gauge tubing, wire meshes, and delicate sensor components that California's aerospace and medical device industries require.

Yes, all our micro GTAW welding follows documented welding procedures developed and validated for your specific application. For California aerospace and medical device manufacturers requiring regulatory compliance, we provide complete welding procedure specifications (WPS), welder qualification records, and inspection documentation supporting traceability and quality assurance requirements.

Absolutely. We serve California manufacturers across the entire product lifecycle—from initial R&D prototypes requiring process development and design iteration, through pilot production validating manufacturing feasibility, to full-scale production requiring repeatable quality and documented procedures. Our flexible approach scales from single components to batch production.

Turnaround times vary based on component complexity, weld count, and production volume. For prototype and development work, we typically provide quotes within 24-48 hours and execute welding within 5-10 business days. Production welding timelines are established during the quotation process and coordinated around your California manufacturing schedule to minimize production impact.

Our micro GTAW quality system includes AWS-certified welders, documented welding procedures, pre-weld fixture validation, in-process monitoring, and post-weld inspection. We maintain detailed welding parameters for each application and conduct regular welder qualification testing. Our sub-1% defect rate reflects the systematic quality controls California's precision industries expect and deserve.