TIG Welding Stainless Steel for Beginners: confident, clean results

TIG Welding Secrets gives new welders a precise, repeatable path to clean, strong stainless welds—without warping, sugar, or guesswork. You get field-proven setups for 304/316, thin sheet to light tube, with exact torch components, amperage ranges, and purge methods that deliver consistent color and penetration.

Built from production-floor procedures and quality checks, this guide translates expert technique into simple steps: correct joint prep and hygiene, heat control, filler timing, and flawless starts/stops. Clear photos and quick-reference charts make it easy to dial in stainless on day one. If “tig welding stainless steel for beginners” feels intimidating, this is the blueprint that removes variables and speeds skill growth.

• Settings matrix: DCEN, 2% lanthanated 1/16–3/32 in, gas lens #8–#12, 12–25 CFH, pulse ranges for 0.8–3 mm.
• Prep and purge: fit-up, cleanliness, back-purging, dams/trailing shields to prevent sugar and control heat tint.
• Technique fixes: arc length, 10–15° torch angle, filler rhythm, distortion control, crater fill, and color troubleshooting.