Unlock precision and control with TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) Welding—ideal for high-quality, detail-oriented work on a variety of metals. This category covers everything from torch setup and filler rod selection to advanced techniques for welding stainless steel, aluminum, and more. Whether you’re aiming for clean, aesthetic welds or working on delicate fabrication projects, our expert guides and tips will help you master the art of TIG welding with confidence.
TIG welding aluminum rewards clean preparation and steady control. Aluminum carries heat away quickly, develops a tough oxide film, and gives little visual warning before a thin edge collapses. The process becomes much easier when you identify the alloy, prepare…
I learned how much TIG filler selection matters when a stainless joint that looked acceptable developed cracks and an uneven bead. The rod must do more than resemble the base metal. It must suit the exact alloy, joint design, service…
TIG welding brass is difficult because the arc can heat the metal faster than the joint can carry that heat away, while zinc in the alloy can vaporize before the copper-rich base fully melts. That combination can create white zinc-oxide…
Getting the right amps for TIG welding stainless steel is a balancing act. Too little current can leave a cold, sluggish puddle or incomplete fusion. Too much heat can cause burn-through, distortion, heavy heat tint, or loss of corrosion resistance.…
You can TIG weld without a foot pedal, but you need to know what your machine can control before you strike an arc. A pedal normally gives you live amperage control, so a pedal-free setup depends more on preset current,…
Getting clean results while TIG welding different thickness metals comes down to controlling where the arc puts its heat. The thinner part reaches its melting point first, while the thicker part pulls heat away from the joint. Your job is…
Stainless steel can punish a small setup mistake. Too much heat can distort the part and leave heavy oxidation, while too little heat can cause poor fusion. I learned that amperage is only one part of the setup. Tungsten preparation,…
I’ve spent plenty of hours in the shop fine-tuning my TIG welding setup, and gas flow is one setting that can make or break an otherwise sound weld. Too little shielding can expose the hot tungsten and molten puddle to…
Yes, you can TIG weld steel with 100% argon. In fact, pure argon is the standard all-around shielding gas for most carbon-steel and stainless-steel TIG work. Clean metal, the correct polarity, steady gas coverage, and a short arc matter just…
Burn-through can ruin a thin stainless steel part before you have time to correct the weld pool. That problem often points you toward Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), also called TIG welding, because it gives you tighter control over heat,…