TIG Welding Secrets: the TIG welding textbook built for the shop

TIG Welding Secrets is the TIG welding textbook that reads like a shop manual. It translates arc physics into repeatable settings and motion, so you can deliver clean, consistent welds on stainless, aluminum, chromoly, and titanium. Instead of vague theory, you get WPS-style parameters, fixture notes, torch angles, cup selection, tungsten prep, filler choice, gas coverage, and travel speed—organized by material and thickness for fast, confident setup.

Written by veteran instructors and production fabricators, every chapter is proven in real work—from thin-wall tube and sanitary stainless to precision assemblies. Expect visual benchmarks, macro views of bead profiles, pass/fail checklists, and disciplined drills that build precise hand control. Standardize arc starts, eliminate contamination, control heat input, and tune AC balance and frequency for aluminum with confidence. Whether you’re preparing for certification or tightening tolerances on the floor, this reference makes GTAW results predictable and repeatable.

• Material-by-thickness procedures with quick-start tables for amperage, pulse, gas flow, cup size, stick-out, and tungsten geometry.
• Troubleshooting matrix for porosity, oxidation, undercut, lack of fusion, and arc wander—root causes and immediate corrections.
• Pro techniques for thin-gauge and complex joints: pedal modulation, filler timing, back purging, distortion control, and fixturing.