Best Practices for Proper Shielding Gas in TIG Welding
Learn how to select the best gas for TIG welding, and how to optimize gas coverage for better GTAW results.
How to TIG Weld
Learn how to TIG weld with guidance on setup, technique, controls and troubleshooting. This cluster covers TIG basics, shielding gas, AC balance, pulsed TIG, waveforms, TIG brazing, chromoly, stainless steel color and common TIG problems. Use it to improve torch control, filler timing, heat management and overall weld appearance.
Common TIG Welding Problems
Learn about common mistakes when TIG welding as well as basic tips on how to prevent these errors.
Getting Started With TIG Welding MIG vs TIG Welding Equipment and Process
Learn the key differences between MIG and TIG welding, how the process changes when switching to TIG and how the right equipment helps build confidence and control.
Guide to TIG Welding Basics
TIG welding, also known as gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) is a precision welding process known for producing clean, high-quality welds on metals.
How a TIG Welder Works and When to TIG Weld
Learn the basics of TIG welding in motorsports applications and the proficiency of a TIG welder on aluminum and chrome-moly.
How to Implement AC Balance Control for TIG Aluminum Welding
TIG welding certain materials, like aluminum, requires attention to many details to produce high-quality results.
Pro Tips for Understanding TIG Welding Waveforms and Controls
Learn the difference between different waveforms available with inverter machines and how they can help with specific welding tasks.
Pulsed TIG Helps Reduce Costs and Increase Productivity When Welding Stainless Steel
TIG Brazing With Silicon Bronze
Welder/fabricator Josh Welton of Brown Dog Welding explains how to use silicon bronze when TIG brazing.
TIG Welding Chromoly Steel? 5 Tips to Improve Results
TIG welding chromoly requires attention to heat input and best practices for material cleaning as well as choosing consumables.
Understanding TIG Pulse Settings With Ron Covell
Whether you’re new to pulsed TIG welding or trying to get the stacked dimes look, selecting the right settings is the key to success.
Welding Colors: What They Mean and Why They Matter
Learn more about the different colors in welds from welder/fabricator Josh Welton of Brown Dog Welding.
Welding Tips: The Secret to Success When TIG Welding
Learn the tips & tricks to TIG welding for beginning and intermediate welders from metalworker Ron Covell.