TIG Cups
 

I have a question for the TIG welders.

I recently purchased a Miller Dynasty 200 SD(just the box nothing else) for dirt cheap, and am working on getting it set up. I've picked up a torch, pedal, ground clamp, argon tank, and am currently borrowing the regulator off my MIG Millermatic 211. I have some consumables, tungsten in various sizes (red tip for now) and some steel filler (about 2 pounds of assorted ER70S6).

I've dabbled in TIG welding and have a basic understanding, my question is what are your most commonly used Cups, and what are your preferred? I.e. Pyrex, clear, custom made?

I would like to find a decent assorted kit to get started with that I can build off. I do basic fab, nothing crazy, body panels, exhaust, maybe the occasional thicker metal (1/8-1/4)

I recently bought this kit from Weldporn. I haven't used all of them yet, but it's a nice assortment for not a lot of money.

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4663/...5430cbfc_z.jpgwsi-imageoptim-IMG_82611-510x600 by Yelcamino, on Flickr

I also have this one from Weldporn and I really like it. However, dropping it makes for a bad day!

https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4723/...5db07b83_z.jpgwsi-imageoptim-IMG_2471-510x600 by Yelcamino, on Flickr

Once you use a see thru clear cup -- hard to go back to a standard ceramic....

Clear cups are very cool... and very fragile for clumsy dipsh!ts like me.

Look into gas lenses, an upgrade from a standard cup setup.

Jeff-

Johnny ----

The thing that is SO different from MIG is that TIG is all over the map --- the cup sizes etc just "depends" -- depends on what you're welding the gas flow required - are you doing an inside corner with a bunch of stick out - or an outside corner on real thin materials.....

You'll need a bunch of different cups - various torch sizes - various fillers.... as you get along in this world (of TIG).

Basic cups - #5 / 6 / 7 / 8

Basic fill - ER70S-6 for mild steel --- 308L for stainless -- 4043 for Aluminum

Get some 1 1/2% Lanthanated 1/16th dia for (1/8th" and under material) and 3/32th for 1/8th and thicker -- it's good for AC (alum) and DC (all else)

GET A GREAT --- not just good enough --- GREAT auto darkening helmet

I ordered a set of assorted cups, and a few clear cups. It will get me started and I can get to building the toolbox of TIG stuff.

I have an autodarkening helmet from miller I have had for a few years I believe the "Elite".

Should be entertaining to get into it, I've got a 57 Chevy truck that needs a lot of body work I'll get plenty of practice on.

Thanks for the help everyone! I'm sure there will be plenty of questions in the near future.

Welding tips and tricks . com has lots of good YouTube videos worth watching

Look into the Furick cups to add to your assortment.

I had to look up what a GAS lens was...

Getting ready to order a TIG and doing some research.

Thanks Jeff

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