TIG torch techniques for clean, controlled, inspection‑ready welds

TIG torch techniques are the difference between a glossy, uniform bead and a grind-heavy repair. Everything You NEED to Know About TIG Welding distills shop-proven methods into clear, repeatable moves you can use today. Built from production floor checklists and real inspection criteria, it shows you how to keep the puddle tight, heat input predictable, and starts/stops invisible—whether you’re laying a root on stainless tube, stitching thin aluminum, or finishing chromoly. Expect fewer defects, less post-process cleanup, and consistent results across fixtures, positions, and alloys.

You’ll get step-by-step TIG torch techniques for fillets, laps, outside corners, and tube joints: exact torch angles, the arc-length rule that stabilizes the arc, cup size and gas lens selection, post-flow timing, and tungsten geometry for steel, stainless, and aluminum. Learn AC balance and frequency for oxide control, pulse recipes for thin sheet, and hand positions that lock in travel speed and filler timing. Dial-in tie-ins and crater fills to eliminate pinholes and cracking, plus fast diagnostics for porosity, black soot, and wandering arcs. Move from “it welds” to inspection-ready repeatability with a field manual that makes TIG feel simple and controllable.

• Torch control: angle, arc length, travel speed for stable, narrow puddles.
• Setups: tungsten, cup, gas flow, AC/DC parameters by alloy and thickness.
• Troubleshooting: porosity, soot, undercut, arc wander—diagnose and fix fast.