TIG thin wall tubing overheating is one of the most frustrating problems in gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW). The symptoms show up in seconds, but the actual…
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Your TIG pre flow not working shows up right at the trigger pull. You expect a hiss of argon, but you get silence. Or the gas only arrives after the arc…
Your TIG foot pedal full power problem is almost never the welder itself. It’s a pedal that suddenly sends full amperage no matter how far your toe presses the…
Your TIG welder suddenly goes full power the moment you press the pedal. The arc roars, the puddle blows through, and you’re left wondering what just broke.…
Few things sting worse than pulling the torch away from a beautiful bead only to watch a tiny hole appear where the arc died. That’s the TIG weld hole when…
That pinhole at the end of a TIG weld is one of the most irritating things to chase. A TIG pinhole at end of weld usually means the puddle didn’t get enough…
A TIG stainless large HAZ is not just a cosmetic flaw. It’s a sign that the metal around your weld lost some of its original properties. If you’ve seen a…
Sometimes stainless TIG welding goes wrong before you even notice. A TIG stainless weld gray and overheated means the protective chromium layer is already…
“TIG aluminum porosity better with helium” is one of those shopfloor claims that sounds great until you’re grinding out pinholes. It isn’t completely wrong,…
If you’ve ever laid a bead on stainless and watched it come out blue, you’re not alone. A TIG stainless weld turns blue after welding when the metal gets too…