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Selecting the Right Wire Feeder for Your Welder

TIG

This welding process uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode and a shielding gas which protects the welding area from contamination. The concentrated heat and precise control of the TIG arc allows welding thick and thin material (.010 in.).

The advantages of TIG welding are:

• Precise welding on thin materials is easily accomplished, plus there is less distortion overall.
• Provides the highest quality work, as well as highly aesthetic weld beads.
• Allows the welder to adjust heat input while welding by using a foot or hand amperage control.
• Welds steel, aluminum and other metals with just a single gas, argon.

An important factor to consider is that TIG machines also have Stick welding capabilities (they are often referred to as TIG/Stick welders). While costing more than MIG or Stick-only welders, a single TIG/Stick machine gives the user great flexibility. Miller's Econotig TIG/Stick welder provides this flexibility and offers features found on industrial-class equipment, but with a price tag geared for the do-it-yourself welder.

Information courtesy of Miller Electric

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