TIG Welding
1. Use Argon shielding for steel, stainless, and aluminum.
2. Use DC-Straight Polarity (DCEN) for steel and stainless. Use AC for aluminum.
3. Always use a push technique with the TIG torch.
4. Match the tungsten electrode size with the collet size.
5. Aluminum - use a pure tungsten, AWS Class EWP (green identifyingband). Will form a balled-end in AC.
6. Steel and stainless steel - use a 2% thoriated tungsten, AWS Class EWTH-2 (red identifying band). Prepare a pointed-end for DCEN welding. (Refer to Diagram 11. Tungsten Preparation)
7. When welding a fillet, the leg of the weld should be equal to the thickness of the parts
welded. (Refer to Diagram 10. Recommended Fillet Weld Thickness)
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