tig welding basics

tig which stands for tungsten gas arc welding is the hardest of all processes, is an arc welding process that produces the weld with a non-consumable tungsten electrode. it became a success in the 1940s for joining magnesium and aluminium.if you want to see how to start a tig weld watch this video!. tutorial.

the reasons for why tig welding is the hardest is becasue not only are you useing the tig torch and the wire and the same time, you also have to controll your amps (heat) with your foot on the pedal while your welding.

the 4 main types of tig rods that you will commonly see in the feild is alluium,bronze alloy,carbon steel and copper alloy.

benifits of tig welding

TIG welding is quite precise. Unlike MIG welding, it takes a sufficient amount of time and dexterity but it also offers a lot of precision and thus, it is a much better option for delicate joints. As it offers higher precision, the welder can use it for intricate tasks, which is a major advantage. he is a video of someone welding car parts, thats the unqie part of tig it is used for all the hard welds. tutorials!