Porosity can be a problem in any kind of welding, but it is particularly a problem with TIG welds. This is because TIG welds are favored for work where the weld bead needs to be pretty, and TIG rods...
Category: TIG Welding
An internet search for TIG welders reveals dozens of machines and a bewildering array of features. The prices for TIG welders range from the cost of a night on the town up to welders that cost as...
Welders talk about purging for TIG welds like it is some great mystery. Sure, it sounds dark and dangerous. It may conjure images from creepy movies or other dark secrets. In truth, purging is a...
Laser welding and TIG welding are two different methods used to join two materials--often metals--together. While both welding strategies are effective, they each offer their own share of advantages...
Eastwood is well-known as a popular welding brand, with several TIG welders. From a price point, they can be much less than TIG welders from other brands. Eastwood’s reputation and the price of...
Stainless steel is becoming more and more popular as a material in manufacturing. In 2016, 45.8 million metric tons of stainless steel was manufactured worldwide. By 2018, that number rose to 50.7...