Miller Diversion 180 AC/DC TIG Welder - Metal Shop

Tungsten preparation methods may vary, but no matter how you go about it, your “end” result (pointed taper, flat-tipped taper, or balled tip) must remain uncontaminated to avoid any problems when welding. If a grinder/sander is used, make sure the abrasive is not used for anything else, period.

Tungsten preparation methods may vary, but no matter how you go about it, your “end” result (pointed taper, flat-tipped taper, or balled tip) must remain uncontaminated to avoid any problems when welding. If a grinder/sander is used, make sure the abrasive is not used for anything else, period.

Tungsten preparation methods may vary, but no matter how you go about it, your “end” result (pointed taper, flat-tipped taper, or balled tip) must remain uncontaminated to avoid any problems when welding. If a grinder/sander is used, make sure the abrasive is not used for anything else, period.

[4] Shielding gas, which in our case is 100 percent argon, is vital in combating Mother Nature’s ill effects (porosity and oxidation) during welding. Your shielding gas works in two ways: pre-flow (gas emitted simultaneously with weld arc) and post-flow (gas emitted after the arc is terminated).

[5] Shielding gas, which in our case is 100 percent argon, is vital in combating Mother Nature’s ill effects (porosity and oxidation) during welding. Your shielding gas works in two ways: pre-flow (gas emitted simultaneously with weld arc) and post-flow (gas emitted after the arc is terminated).

[6] With a traditional welder, the user is required to put more thought and adjustment into the amperage settings; with the Diversion 180 TIG, the guesswork has been taken out of the equation.

[7] TIG welding thin sheetmetal can be done without the use of filler material (metal is fused together by the tungsten electrode); heavier gauge welding will definitely require a particular filler rod. For steel, ER70S-6 carbon steel filler rod is commonly used.

It’s nearly impossible to illustrate actual welding techniques in photographs, so hopefully the following illustrations will help describe the various processes.

[9] The word “ambidextrous” comes to mind when talking about TIG welding with a filler rod. While the Diversion 180 keeps everything in the user’s hands when the torch controls are used, for many, a third limb is added to the physical task (traditionally speaking) using a foot pedal to control the amperage. However the amperage is controlled, there are various parameters for torch/filler rod angles in regards to the work piece.