01]Set the flow of pure argon shielding gas to 16 to 18 cubic feet per hour (CFH) for aluminum that's up to 0.500 inch thick. A percentage of helium can be added for thicker aluminum parts to increase ...

Last month, we presented the basics on setting up a TIG welder as the groundwork for the next few write-ups on actually making things with TIG welding. These TIG welding techniques aren't difficult—it ...

Spatter can originate from rapidly expanding gas bubbles in the weld puddle or in the metal drops that transfer from the end of the electrode. Expanding gases can cause drops to explode like an ...

In this video I break down what straight and reverse polarity really mean in TIG, stick, and MIG welding. I show how the direction of electron flow changes the weld puddle, heat input, and cleaning ...

VRTE X 360 is a virtual-reality arc-welding training system that lets students improve their welding skills in a simulated environment, lowering costs and reducing material waste VRTE X 360 is a ...