TIG welder

Miller Dialarc HF
TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welding is particularly useful for aluminium, It uses an electrode nozzle with a fixed (should be permanent, but they do wear) tungsten tip where a plasma 'flame' is created (started with a high-voltage / high freequency starter) and used to heat the filler wire and joint. The nozzle allows a flow of inert shield gas around the working area, reducing slag creation and (particularly important with aluminium) oxidation.

The TIG welder is a 'stick' welder - the electrode / nozzle is held in one hand, and the filler wire applied with the other.

Shield gas

For the TIG we use a Pureshield Argon.

Power supply

A 63A plug and socket connection is used, with a pushbutton on/off control station and no-volt release.

RFID control of access will be installed shortly.

Welding tips pages

Random collection of useful links

• http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/tig-technique.htm
• http://www.millerwelds.com/resources/improving-your-skills/tig/
• http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/tig-calculator.htm