I purchased a small TIG/Stick welder to have around the house.
My old Miller AC cracker box has seen better days and ...well I just wanted a TIG
Done a little TIG at work. OK for the most part.
Done enough to know to NOT call myself a welder.
Also have done some gas welding and I have a small MIG.
I have been practicing on some 3/16 flat stock. I'm rusty and with the very little I did know(?)...it's coming around.
Machine set at 170 amps. 3/32 tungsten...blue if that makes a difference.
I've been running Pulse. Some in Low, some in Hi(10-200hz) up to about 50%.
Came with a WorldWide CK17 torch.
Question: Is the torch supposed to get real hot in about 3-5 inches of bead?
I know they make water cooled for a reason, but thought that may be for steady use.
Is it because of stick out for Tungsten, arc length, ????
Small torch, maybe just meant for real lite work?
Appreciate any real welders knowledge.
My old Miller AC cracker box has seen better days and ...well I just wanted a TIG
Done a little TIG at work. OK for the most part.
Done enough to know to NOT call myself a welder.
Also have done some gas welding and I have a small MIG.
I have been practicing on some 3/16 flat stock. I'm rusty and with the very little I did know(?)...it's coming around.
Machine set at 170 amps. 3/32 tungsten...blue if that makes a difference.
I've been running Pulse. Some in Low, some in Hi(10-200hz) up to about 50%.
Came with a WorldWide CK17 torch.
Question: Is the torch supposed to get real hot in about 3-5 inches of bead?
I know they make water cooled for a reason, but thought that may be for steady use.
Is it because of stick out for Tungsten, arc length, ????
Small torch, maybe just meant for real lite work?
Appreciate any real welders knowledge.
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