How to tig welding stainless steel the right way

Mastering stainless TIG isn’t guesswork—it’s process. “Everything You NEED to Know About TIG Welding” gives you a clear, repeatable method for 304/316, from thin sheet to schedule pipe: prep, purge, heat control, and finish. Built from shop-proven procedures, it explains exactly what to do and why, so your welds meet cosmetic and service requirements with fewer reworks.

Get the essentials for consistent results: DCEN setup, 2% lanthanated tungsten, gas lens cups, 100% argon with correct flow, back purging and trailing shields, proper 308L/316L fillers, amperage per thickness, pulse tuning, torch angle, and filler timing. Includes troubleshooting for warpage, sugaring, porosity, lack of fusion, and color control, plus checklists to manage heat input and distortion. Clear, practical guidance aligned with industry best practices—so you can produce sanitary, repeatable stainless welds on schedule.

• Precision settings and purge targets for common joints and thicknesses
• Cleanliness, fit-up, and color control methods that prevent sugaring
• Visual cues and fixes for heat tint, pinholes, craters, and undercut