All you need to know about Tig welding machine
Tig welding machine is a welding machine used to weld steel, aluminum, nickel alloys, copper, brass, gold, bronze, Chromoly, and also stainless steel. The device is helpful in the welding process for welding wagons, door handles, and lawn mowers.
Tig welding produces clean and precise welds on metals. It uses a non-consumable tungsten
Advantages
- This machine welds more metals as compared to any other process
- The shielding gas protects the weld
- It creates high-quality and clean welds
- It uses argon for all application
- Has the ability to weld in all positions that are flat, vertical, and horizontal positions.
- Tungsten electrode is the welding machine helpful in tig welding
Equipment required to tig weld
- Auto-darkening helmet
They protect the user from sparks and burns
Types of this helmet
- Auto-darkening
- Manual darkening
Auto-darkening helmets are the most preferred because they have advanced features.
- Gloves
Types of welding gloves
- Goatskin
- Cowhide, also referred to as flame-resistant gloves.
Goat skin gloves are light in weight and flexible.
Ensure to get suitable gloves for your project.
- Jacket
They come with a satisfaction guarantee from the supplier
Cowhide jackets are most preferred to goatskin because they are affordable
One needs protective gear with heat-resistant features. Therefore, you need a flame-resistant jacket.
- Goggles
They protect one from dangerous radiation.
They are suitable for small tasks though one will require the shading lenses for the more significant projects
- Welder
They are available in different types and sizes. The 3-in-1 type of welding machine is the most preferred
They range from small to industrial size
They perform a range of complex jobs
- The gas tank
The gas commonly used in welding is Argon gas.
It is used as a shield to protect the weld pool
- Tungsten
Tungsten rods are for the torch
- Grinders, sander, and rods
A grinding wheel assists in sharpening the tungsten
The filler metal rod should be the size of the metal you want to weld
Tig welding machine price in Kenya depends on the type of welder.
Types of tig welding machine
- Direct current
It is used for all metals apart from aluminum and magnesium alloys.
- Alternating current
for both aluminum and magnesium alloy.
Factors to consider when purchasing a tig welding machine
- Power
Good tig welding machines have dual voltage, thus making it easier to weld various metals.
On needs a high amperage range machine to weld a wide range of materials.
- Pulse
Pulse welding with a tig enables one to weld thin metal more easily without the risk of burning it.
The higher the degree of pulse, the faster it travels along with metal.
- Portability
A small tig welding machine offers excellent portability.
Portability is an important factor when looking for a home tig welding machine.
- Controls
Check the controls and see whether they snap into a secure position.
- High-frequency setting
It makes it easier to control a tig welding machine’s ark.
Conclusion
Choosing a suitable expensive tig welding machine is more important than shopping for a low price.
