Welding techniques that actually work: master TIG with precision

In welding, technique is the difference between a passable joint and code-worthy work. If you’re serious about TIG, Everything You NEED to Know About TIG Welding condenses proven welding techniques into clear, repeatable steps—so you can produce strong, clean, consistent welds on steel, stainless, and aluminum.

Built on shop-tested best practices, this field-ready guide shows you exactly how to set up, hold, and move: dialing amperage to heat input, matching tungsten type and diameter to material, optimizing gas flow and cup size, controlling arc length and filler timing, and reading the puddle to avoid defects. You’ll learn how to minimize distortion, prevent porosity and contamination, and troubleshoot the issues that waste time and consumables—all explained in precise, practical language you can use at the bench today. Whether you’re joining thin sheet, tubing, or structural, you’ll master AC balance and frequency for aluminum, pulse for heat control, and foot pedal or torch switch technique to suit the job.

• Repeatable setup: amperage ranges, tungsten prep, and shielding gas for common alloys and thicknesses.
• Technique mastery: torch angle, travel speed, arc stability, and filler rhythm for uniform bead profile and fusion.
• Real-world fixes: solve lack of fusion, undercut, sugaring, and crater cracking before they cost you rework.