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There aren't many choices available for shielding gas selection in TIG. It's fairly straightforward. Pure Argon is the most popular and common shielding gas. Most people buy and use pure Argon in whether welding aluminum or steel. Unlike MIG, blends of CO2 and Argon cannot be used. If CO2 is used, it will contaminate the weld and will rapidly consume the tungsten.

Almost all TIG welding units come with a base model torch or you must purchase a torch package at the time of purchase to suit your needs. For the beginner, the base torch package may work just fine, however, many people find that no one torch suits all their welding needs. The small shop will usually have a need for at least two different torches for any TIG unit.

TIG welding of course could not exist without the "T" in TIG. The "T" stands for tungsten. The tungsten is a small shaft of elemental tungsten used as a semi-permanent electrode to produce an electrical arc between the tungsten tip and the metal. Though considered a consumable, it does not consume at a rapid pace as in MIG or Stick welding. However, they will wear rapidly in hands of inexperienced users, through overheating, and constant immersion or “dipping” into the molten weld pool.

Plasma cutters are efficient metal cutting equipment, with the modern technology you can achieve the exact cuts what you are expecting, which makes them a great cutting machine.

TIG welding accessories and related items required to weld can require the largest cash expenditure besides the welder purchase itself. Items needed are basic consumables like Cups, collets, back caps, tungsten, and gas lenses. Consider byying these in full box volume. The overall cost per item will be lower when bought a box or full package at a time, and the peace of mind is well worth the extra cash.

Welding equipments are something very important, whether you are a beginner in the field or an experienced one. It is a very challenging task when it comes to selection of best equipments, because getting all the equipments of your choice is quite a tough job. There are many factors that you may have to consider while selecting the perfect welding equipment for your work.

After securing the appropriate TIG welding PPE to be able to safely weld, the next step is to prepare the welder station. To get started, the power supply must be properly wired to input volt and amp requirements of the TIG welder you have purchased. It’s actually cheaper to buy a welder that matches the power supply that you already have. But in a home garage or small shop, the correct receptacle may not be present that meets the wiring codes for a welder.

Plasma cutter is a very important tool in any metal fabrication industry. It is considered as the best equipment to make clean cuts through metals and also one of the oldest welding equipment. The basic mechanism of plasma cutters in a nut shell is that, it uses a gas called inert gas, and through the electric current, it creates a potent torch and it cuts the metal with no difficulty.

For the Beginner, TIG welding does offer an exciting and sometimes frustrating experience. It's encouraging to know, that with practice and time, those first ugly, ropey welds, that resemble 4 day old road kill can be often be turned into nice, tight little stacks of dimes. Getting a handle on TIG welding equipment and what is required to TIG weld properly helps to prepare the first timer to get up and running as quickly as possible.

The Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) process, commonly referred to as TIG, has long been considered a fine art form of welding. As a welding process, TIG welding, requires the most knowledge, practice, patience, and overall skill. Even many professional welders are reluctant to add the GTAW process to their welding repertoire due to the skill level and practice needed to thoroughly master.