How does TIG welding work to produce such a high quality finish? Why can’t other welding types produce the same high quality results at a cheaper price? Just how accurate is TIG welding and why should I choose it for my project?

If you are unsure about any of these questions you should take a quick look online to see which welding method you should utilise for your project. Depending on the method used the results can vary greatly, both in cost and in the finished project.

The World Wide Web is a great source of free information, and, if used correctly, can help you find the cheapest ways to get your jobs completed. If you are uncertain as to which welding method you should utilise you should first ask yourself what the requirements of your project are. Is cost the most important factor or is it the finished result? Is the join in the metal work visible to the eye in an exposed area of your design or metal? Do you need it to look professional and cosmetic?

If you’re looking for a professional and aesthetically pleasing welding job there is no better choice than TIG welding to provide a clean, accurate finish when joining metal. TIG welding utilises a tungsten, non-consumable electrode to heat your metal and join them. Most welding units make use of a foot pedal to regulate heat in the welding job. The versatility of the foot pedal allows for greater control to the welder so that the actual job performed is more accurate. The combination of the foot pedal and the stable arc produced by a straight ground tungsten electrode means an un-paralleled level of control and accuracy in the welding process.

It isn’t just the gun and foot pedal that allows for greater accuracy, it’s also the added manoeuvrability a TIG Welder has. The welds can be made in any position from overhead, to horizontal to vertical. The TIG Weld can also join more metals than any other welding process making it suitable for a vast array of projects you may have.

Most projects which are welded from other methods can suffer from scorch marks, excess slag or even imperfections on your metal where the slag has been removed after the welding job. A TIG Welder has the benefits of greater control of the weld bead, with a superior arc that produces no sparks, no spatter with no flux or slag to create fantastic cosmetic welds.

A professional TIG Welder will have all of the required safety equipment to work on your project. The welding equipment needs to be checked for safety regularly, and in each job the correct polarity and grounding should be performed before beginning work. Safety clothing is also an essential part of a welders work. Insulating gloves and flame-resistant body protection must be worn, as should a safety approved welding helmet with filter lenses combined with safety glasses worn under the helmet. The combination of all these pieces of kit make a protective layer for the welder from the combination of heat, flame and UV light emitted from a TIG welding job.