tig welding behind the mask

here's a (rather poor quality) example of tig welding pulses and puddles.

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Howto & Style

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• tig
• weld
• welding

[piggyb000]

Q: im learning to tig pipe next semester and need to pass my box test. I've been on you tube, and find some people dab when they feed, i melt, then slowly drag. Is dabing any better? I though about the whole camera in the helmet thing too, hehehe

[welderseries]

Thanks for your question. Your instructor will be able to tell you the benefits of each, I'm sure... I do it because we're known for high quality, 'decorative' welds. It's easier to get a row of dimes dabbing than dragging.

[lilshortiofmizz]

get an autodark, then not only can you see the work before and after, you can set the shade.

[welderseries]

Believe me, I've tried... I taped my camera to the inside of a Jackson auto dark helmet, but the focus sensor wouldn't see past the lens on the helmet. I can get it so it's an ok brightness, but the focus and exposure is way off.

[kimokanka]

I know this will sound like a stupid question, but as i am just learning about welding i was wondering if you coul tell me the actual process happening with tig....In other words is it the tip that heats the metal you are welding and the rod is the filler?? I love the results of the tig but i would just like to get a better understanding of exactly whas happening during the process.

[welderseries]

not a stupid question at all. basically, it goes something like this: the tip creates an arc with the work piece. I'm controlling the 'heat' with a foot pedal. each time it gets brighter, I add a dab of filler rod, then reduce the amps, move over a bit, then start over. each puddle is four operations: heat, filler, cool, move over. I hope I was able to answer your question.

[Shmabe]

dont you find you get wicked coldlap that way?? the rod cools the puddle for you doesnt it??

[mohner1tvk]

is that a gold lens on there i have one on my helmet there alot better then the black ones in my opinion

[piggyb000]

i'll make sure to ask him along with more curious question from watching your video.thanks.

[welderseries]

I tried a torch mask, but it was too bright... I'm going to keep working at this - I'd really like to be able to show what I'm seeing.