Alexander Berk 
A common problem welders face after a welding project is the formation of rust on the weld site. However, some professional welders believe that using an alternative type of welding, such as Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding (also known as Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) can help prevent rusting from occurring altogether. Does TIG weld rust? … Continue Reading
If you are currently looking into giving the more exotic flux core wire a try for TIG welding but not sure how to set it up or what to expect from the wire, I compiled a couple of useful information. This Info will help you to create a decent weld and get the full benefit … Continue Reading
TIG welding is one of the most popular processes out there. When starting to learn how to weld using this process, questions about gas pressure and flow rate are bound to come up. Welding is dangerous, so it’s normal to want to make sure that everything is done perfectly. In the case of argon pressure, … Continue Reading
As a welder, it’s common knowledge that there are different kinds of welding. Most welders learn MIG welding pretty early, due to how simple and effective it is. But if you wanted to get into a more technical method, like TIG, would you have to invest in new equipment? Can you use a MIG welder … Continue Reading
When it comes to purchasing Argon, I frequently hear the question about cheaper alternatives to Argon and why we have to use this expensive (noble) gas. If you are curious like me about the reasons why Argon is a staple in Gas Arc Welding and TIG welding, I collected six reasons below. 6 Reasons why … Continue Reading
Not so long ago, we had the case where an old welded, mild steel support structure showed some quite ugly weld beads. As we are a mainly TIG process factory, the question was: Can we TIG weld over MIG welds? Generally speaking, yes. TIG welding makes it possible to melt a weld without adding filler … Continue Reading
Recently the question arose in our workshop which lens shade to use for proper eye protection. To answer that question, I looked into the guidelines and best practices to keep your eyes safe while having a clear view on the weld. So what is the right lens shade for TIG welding? Choosing the right lens … Continue Reading
Wandering of the TIG welding arc is an annoying problem which you might encounter especially at the beginning when you are new to TIG welding. There are more than one cause for the problem, and in this article, I will shed some light on a couple of the most common, which hopefully will fix your … Continue Reading
When you start TIG welding, the first major setting you have to set up is the current. Using AC or DC has a hugh impact on your weld results. In this article I will give you a best practice guideline that should help you make the right choice for your welding tasks in the future. … Continue Reading
Especially if you are new to TIG welding, you might have encountered the “balling up” of your TIG electrode. A TIG electrode normally lasts a while before it needs to be sharpend or replaced, so if you experience melting on your electrode, this article might help you to shed some light on the issue. TIG … Continue Reading