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TIG Welding Hints & Tips

TIG Video Library
Unpacking Your New Machine
Learn how to efficiently unpack your new machine
(Duration: 45 sec.)

Power Source Set Up
Learn how to hook-up and prepare your new machine to weld
(Duration: 2 min. 34 sec.)

Control Panel Overview
Learn the front panel control features and recommended settings
(Duration: 4 min. 43 sec.)

Advance Function Overview
Learn how to access the advance function menu and settings
(Duration: 2 min. 44 sec.)

TIG Applications
See lift arc, pulsing, sequencer and remote control operations
(Duration: 1 min. 5 sec.)

Electrode (Tungsten) Contamination
See an actual weld made where the TIG filler rod touches the tungsten electrode, thus contaminating the tungsten.  A closeup of the contaminated weld and tungsten shows a need to cut off one-half inch of the tungsten and start the weld over.
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(Duration: 1 min. 45 sec.)

Welding 1/16" Copper
See a weld made on 1/16” copper, using angle plate to hold the weldment, DCEN, and deoxidized copper filler rod.  Discusses needing more heat for copper, and the ease of shaping the weld after welding.
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(Duration: 3 min. 07 sec.)

TIG Welding Tubing
Tubing can be demanding and complicated, but weld it in sections and use a gas lens for tight joints.  Keep the torch perpendicular to the weld joint for best results. Purchase Complete TIG Basics DVD >>
(Duration: 1 min. 10 sec.)

Welding Aluminum foil together
See how two pieces of aluminum foil, one-thousandths of an inch thick, can be welded.  Use a fixture to hold the foil, and with fast travel speed, make the weld.
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(Duration: 1 min. 13 sec.)