How Do You Set Up A TIG Welder?
Tungsten Inert Gas, or TIG, welding is used in many fabrication processes. The commercial accessibility of TIG welders has increased greatly over the years, making it possible for even regular home craftsmen to have one in their arsenal. If you have recently gotten a TIG welding machine, there are only a few steps to set it up, and no matter the brand the general parts and set-up process are nearly universal amongst TIG welders. Step 1 Plug the torch into the welding machine and then plug the gas and regulator hose in at the marked spots. Each one should be a single hose that either clamps or screws into labeled connectors on the machine unit. Step 2 Connect the control pedal to the welder if necessary. Some welder models feature an optional foot or hand-operated lever to control the amperage during welding. Others will have this feature built into the torch itself and won’t require a separate connection. If your welder has its own pedal, then plug it into the connection point on the w
