How Do I Start Tig Welding

Use The Minimum Power. … The Angle Of The Torch. … Keep The Materials Clean. … Don’t Melt The Filler Rod Directly. … Wear Protective Gear. … Use The Correct Type Of Tungsten. … Working With Stainless Steel.

How does a TIG welder work?

TIG welding utilizes an electric torch with a tungsten electrode to aim the current towards the welding arc. … The filler rod goes into the weld puddle (the puddle of molten metal) and is consumed during the process, becoming part of the final product.

Can you TIG weld without gas?

Simply put, NO, you can’t Tig weld without Gas! Gas is required to protect both the Tungsten Electrode and the weld pool from Oxygen. Most Tig Welder torches are also cooled by the gas, so not using gas would risk burning out the Torch. … You might also find my article Can you use the same Gas for Mig and Tig useful.