Category: Tig Support
Tig machines, consumables, parts breakdowns, and accessories
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CK20 TIG Torch Support: Parts Lookup and Buying Checks
CK20 TIG torch support starts with identification, then moves to parts verification. If the torch body, back cap, collet body, cup, or gas lens do not match the CK20 pattern, the wrong…
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How to Choose TIG Tungsten for Mild Steel and Stainless
Choosing the right tungsten for TIG welding is mostly about matching the electrode to the job, the machine, and the material condition. For mild steel and stainless steel, the goal is stable…
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Gas Lens vs Standard Collet Body
Choosing between a gas lens and a standard collet body affects shielding gas coverage, tungsten access, and how the torch behaves around joints, corners, and root passes. The right choice depends on…
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What Tungsten Sharpener Works With 5/32 Tungsten?
If you are trying to sharpen 5/32 tungsten, the first question is not the grinder itself. It is whether the guide, collet, or holder accepts 5/32 in. tungsten without slop. Many sharpening…
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Why TIG Arc Wanders or Starts Hard
TIG arc wandering and hard starts call for a systematic check of the work connection, tungsten preparation, shielding gas and torch consumables. Start with the machine and torch manuals, identify the affected…
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TIG Torch Gets Too Hot During Welding
TIG Torch Gets Too Hot During Welding If you are dealing with tig torch overheating, treat it as a setup or duty-cycle problem first. Excess heat at the torch can damage the…
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How to Identify and Replace Compatible TIG Torch Consumables for Optimal Welding Performance
Correct TIG torch consumables affect arc stability, shielding gas coverage, tungsten control, heat handling, and weld consistency. The wrong collet, cup, gas lens, back cap, or tungsten size can cause poor starts,…
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TIG Ceramic Cup Cracking Causes: Thermal Shock, Over-Tightening, Gas Lens Fit, and Torch Heat
If a TIG ceramic cup cracks, breaks in a clean ring, chips at the end, splits at the base, or keeps failing after short welds, do not treat it as a random…
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TIG Collet Body Overheating Symptoms: Hot Torch Front End, Black Tungsten, Arc Wander, and Gas Lens Damage
If a TIG collet body overheats, the torch front end may run hot, the tungsten may discolor, the arc may wander, the cup may crack, or the electrode may loosen after a…