The TIG welding textbook built for working welders

Everything You NEED to Know About TIG Welding is the TIG welding textbook built for working welders who want repeatable, code-ready results. It condenses years of shop experience and AWS best practices into clear, step-by-step procedures: machine setup, amperage control, tungsten prep, gas lens and cup selection, torch angle, filler technique, and heat input management. Parameter ranges are organized by alloy and thickness—steel, stainless, aluminum, and titanium—so you can set AC balance, frequency, and pulse without trial and error. From razor-clean sanitary stainless to tight-tolerance aluminum, you’ll get the why behind the how, so every bead is clean, consistent, and structurally sound.

Written by AWS-certified instructors and veteran fabricators, this reference is designed for the bench, not the bookshelf. Expect concise checklists, decision trees, and photo-backed examples that troubleshoot porosity, lack of fusion, and contamination at the source. Use practical fixtures and sequencing to control distortion, improve fit-up, and cut rework. Whether you’re dialing in thin-gauge sheet or heavy wall tube, the guidance stays pragmatic and measurable—no fluff, just proven settings and repeatable technique. This TIG welding textbook helps standardize your process so results hold up under inspection.

• Quick-scan tables: DC/AC settings, cup sizes, gas flow, tungsten type/diameter, stick-out by material.
• Filler selection and metallurgy essentials (ER70S-2, ER308L, ER4043/ER5356) for strength, corrosion, and color match.
• Procedures for joints and positions, plus cleaning, post-flow, and shielding strategies that prevent defects.