TIG Welding Equipment And Setup

[5] The hand controls are pretty straightforward: high-frequency arc starts once the lower on/off switch is depressed and then your amperage is set for whatever the welding parameters are with the adjustment wheel above. We’ll get into the specific functions in the next session.

[6] Other than the above-mentioned hand control, the Weldcraft TIG torch is a compact, 150-amp air-cooled torch with a 12-foot lead—consumables are not specific to this particular model and can be obtained at leading welding supply stores (or directly from Miller online).

[7] Shielding gas we’ll be using is straight argon, not supplied with welder—however, a Smith 10-15CFH (argon/C02) regulator/flowmeter is included.

[8] Similar to their Millermatic Auto-Set MIGs, the Diversion series TIG machines don’t require the operator to manually input all the particular settings for welding—simply choose material type and thickness and the machine does the rest. That simple.

[9] Safety equipment for TIG welding doesn’t differ much from that of MIG welding—just thinner material gloves (make operation less cumbersome)—but it is imperative to use it. Just because those idiots on TV occasionally weld without doesn’t make it OK—don’t be an idiot.