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Originally Posted by Sieg
I've been trying to keep the amps low to reduce heat to the point of not having much puddle to dab into thus sticking the rod at the front of the puddle (oh crap) so I'd add a couple amps to the max range. Incorrect torch angle could come into play, tungsten grind, amp/speed/peddle/dab angle/vision, or, or, or.........  |
All of the above!!!
If you're rod is sticking into the puddle --- you might need smaller filler rod...
You know too --- and I write this for everyone --- not just Sieg.... Torch size has a lot to do with TIG welding.... of course - like most things - when you get good - you can weld with anything and just make adjustments.... but if you're welding on small thin gauge stuff.... then you need a small torch to go with that work. Like using a huge crescent wrench on a 1/4" nut.... if you think of it that way. Small = thin = delicate = pieces you have to use the small thin delicate torch / tungsten / fill rod.
Note that the CK site rates torches in amperage max....
http://www.ckworldwide.com/master.htm
My torches are all flex head... I like to be able to bend the head around to suit my work angle - which sometimes are just two pieces laying flat on a table!
