TimWelds' TIG Welding Course
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Welcome!

Welcome to the Course!
Things You Should Know First

Safety
How TIG Welding Works
Set Up to Weld

Things You Will Need
Selecting a Machine
TIG Torches 101
Set Up Your Machine
Tungsten Preparation
Set Up Your Torch for DC Welding
Machine Settings (DC)
Material Preparation
Elements of Welding Technique

Technique - Overview
Arc Starting
Arc Length
Torch Angle
Adding Filler Metal
Travel Speed
Ending Your Weld
Padding Beads
Aluminum TIG Welding

Aluminum TIG Welding
Why Aluminum is Welded with Alternating Current
Torch Setup for Aluminum Welding
Machine Settings for AC TIG
Aluminum Alloys and Filler Metals
Aluminum TIG Technique
Puddles and Dabs
First Beads
Padding Beads
Welding Common Joints

Types of Joints and Welds
Tack Welding
Butt Joints
Lap Joints
Tee Joints
Corner Joints
Wrap Up

Feeding the Filler Rod
How to Keep Learning
Thank You!

Aluminum TIG Welding

This section covers what you need to know to TIG weld aluminum.

9 Lessons