Tag: torch maintenance
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Oxy-Fuel Hose Leak Inspection Guide
Step-by-step oxy-fuel hose leak inspection guide covering fittings, regulators, flashback arrestors, torch inlets, hose damage, leak testing, and replacement mistakes.
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TIG Torch Slipping Tungsten? Your Collet Body Is Worn (Here’s the Fix)
Intro You’re TIG welding and the tungsten keeps slipping out of the collet. You tighten the back cap, it holds for a few seconds, then slides again. The arc starts inconsistent, the…
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TIG Gas Lens Cups Cracking? Replace Them Before Porosity Hits
Intro Your TIG welds are starting to show porosity or inconsistent gas coverage. You’ve checked your argon flow, regulator pressure, and torch angle. Everything checks out—except the welds still look rough. The…
