Tag: TIG torch
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57N47 TIG Collet: How to Confirm 3/32-Inch Fit Before Ordering
How to verify a 57N47 3/32-inch TIG collet before ordering, including torch-family checks, wear signs, and when a loose tungsten points to another part.
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CK SL2-25M Fit Check: Verify DINSE 25M Before You Order a TIG Connector
Verify CK SL2-25M DINSE 25M gas-thru connector fit by machine connector size, torch family, gas routing, and cooling method before ordering.
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CK300 TIG Torch Support: Parts Lookup and Buying Checks
The CK300 TIG Torch Support is a lookup item used to help identify the correct support parts for a CK300 torch setup. The available Weld Support Parts page describes it as a…
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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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TIG Torch Gas Leak Troubleshooting: Argon Loss, Black Tungsten, Porosity, and Torch Seal Checks
If a TIG torch has a gas leak, the weld may show black tungsten, gray weld color, porosity, sugaring on stainless, unstable starts, or a loud uneven gas hiss even when the…
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TIG Post-Flow Setting Troubleshooting: Black Tungsten, Porosity, Gas Waste, and Torch Cooling
TIG post-flow is the shielding gas that keeps flowing after the arc stops. If it is too short, the hot tungsten and cooling weld crater are exposed to air, causing black, blue,…
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Square Wave 205 TIG Gas Lens vs Standard Collet Body: When to Use Each Setup
On a Lincoln Square Wave 205, a gas lens is not an automatic upgrade for every TIG weld. Use a gas lens when you need smoother argon coverage, longer tungsten stickout, better…
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Square Wave 205 TIG Arc Wandering Causes: Tungsten, Gas, Ground, and AC Setup Checks
If a Lincoln Square Wave 205 TIG arc wanders, splits, flutters, or refuses to stay centered on the joint, start with tungsten condition and torch setup before blaming the machine. Arc wandering…
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Lincoln Square Wave 205 TIG Tungsten Contamination Troubleshooting
If the tungsten on a Lincoln Square Wave 205 turns black, balls unevenly, grows a dirty tip, spits into the puddle, or makes the TIG arc wander, stop and correct contamination before…
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Best TIG Torch for Aluminum Welding: Top 4 Picks for 150A–350A
Aluminum demands precision—wrong torch choice means poor penetration, porosity, and wasted material. We tested and verified four proven TIG torches that handle aluminum from hobby to production welding. Where to Buy All…