The less sophisticated machine has no in-built gas valve and will require a torch with in-built manually operated valve.
If TIG welding is the main task, then a machine with a gas valve will be necessary. If TIG welding is only required for occasional jobs, or a long-weld job, i. Scratch start This is an older style of starting technique usually associated with a transformer type machine. Not as common now with inverter machines.
Lift start This type of start is possible with an inverter machine. The tungsten is gently touched on the job, the control circuit senses the touch and waits for the tungsten to be lifted off the job, and then quickly ignites the arc for welding.
HF start The HF start allows the arc to be started without the tungsten touching the job. This feature can be important if the risk of tungsten contamination of the job is an issue, like pressure vessel welding.
The AC frequency can be varied, typically to Hz. A high-frequency AC can be used to focus the arc, which is useful on thin material and tight corners. Good control of AC balance, or the amount of positive cycle to negative cycle, is important.
Changing the balance is important for effecting the amount of surface cleaning the arc performs. Determining what size machine can be a balance between daily use expectation and possible one-off, large job expectations, as well as cost. If only welding thin wall steel tube, a A might be quite adequate, whereas 5mm aluminium would require at least A. Taking the time upfront to identify the projects that will occupy the biggest percentage of your welding activity will help you determine the specific metal thickness you will likely weld most often — and ultimately help you select the most suitable welder.
Time to get a bit more specific. Keep in mind that many of these materials are also processed using varying combinations of two or more metals to reinforce strength and functionality.
Weld Process. Exotic Metals Magnesium, Titanium, etc. The type of welder you purchase should be suited for the specific functions you require as well as the projects you will work on the most. Think about your end goal and consider opportunities to expand the usefulness of your welder. Will you want more power or amperage in the future? Will you ever want to learn or use additional welding processes? This includes welding protection helmet, gloves, jacket, etc. Take some time to define your needs.
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What other items will I need to weld thin stainless steel, ie tungstens and consumables. How many years is the warranty if I live in Canada? Thanks again. For food grade work, the one big issue is that hasn't been mentioned, is that you really should back purge the weld with argon. That shouldn't be too difficult with a container that can be closed, but it will require more bits and pieces than your typical welding setup. That way you don't sugar the backside of the weld and leave pores that bacteria can hide in.
Search sanitary tube welds and you will see examples of how it is done. All the machines mentioned will do the job. It will still take practice to be good at this. Even machines with low start amps, often have a kick when using HF, so they can be tough to start on really thin material.
For what you're doing you can just make sure to do your starts on the thicker fittings, so no problem there. If you are learning welding just to do this kind of job, I would say just send it out to be done. However, if you have a lot of other welding word, then by all means give it a try and see how you do. Another option is to take a night course in TIG and get a feel for it. You will then know a lot more about what kind of machine you want.
Buy, Sale or Trade. This allows for more amperage on a machine, meaning thicker materials can be welded or allows for a higher duty cycle meaning longer weld times. Lift TIG and HF high-frequency TIG are two different ways of starting the arc that allows welding between the tungsten rod and the work material to take place. With Lift TIG, the tungsten electrode must be touched to the metal and lifted away a little. When the tungsten touches the metal the current is low so the electrode and workpiece do not stick together.
It is only when there is a gap between the two that the machine senses the break and supplies the full current to start welding correctly. HF TIG however occurs when the welder places the tungsten rod close to the metal and presses the torch trigger to start the arc and begin welding. Simply put, having a TIG pedal allows you to have more control over the amperage being used and therefore more control over the accuracy and quality of the final weld.
Electricity supplies can vary across the UK so before you begin TIG welding it is important to know where you will be carrying it out. Standard UK mains outlets supply v, however you may be limited by a smaller voltage available in your workspace so also check what amp rating you have to calculate the power needed to run your machine and ensure you have enough.
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