You also definitely dont want any grinding marks running sideways.
Tig welding tips for thin sheet steel.
Other sheet metal applications e g stainless steel in food service typically call for a size 7 tig cup.
Ditch a 1 8 inch tungsten electrode for something much smaller like 1 16 inch tungsten.
Short circuit transfer mig short arc tig and pulsed tig welding processes provide the most control over the heat to address these challenges.
When welding thin metal the main objective is to avoid warping burn through and excessive heat affected zones while still ensuring the weld has enough mechanical strength for the application.
The best way to estimate the heat input needed for welding is by applying the 1 for 1 rule.
Learn why mig pulsed mig tig and pulsed tig are the ideal choices when welding sheet metal.
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This means that 1 amp should be used per 1 thousandth 0 001 inch of thickness.
This is especially useful for carbon steel.
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Tig welding thin sheet metal with a 3 32 2 4mm tungsten electrode.
Because it will have you a lot more control over the whole process and it is more forgiving in case you do anything wrong.
Sheet metal tig welding tips 1 for 1 rule.
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Matt goes over some great tips on welding sheet metal with the tig 200 ac dc welder.
For welding sheet metal in aerospace applications use a 15 cup 15 16 inch diameter.