“If a craftsman wants to do good work, he must first sharpen his tools.”
― Confucius, The Analects
Recommended parameters For TIG welding
| Tungsten Rod Diameter (mm) | Direct Current with Straight Polarity Connection | (AC) Current |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15-18 | 20-60 |
| 1.6 | 70-150 | 60-120 |
| 2.4 | 150-250 | 100-180 |
| 3.2 | 150-250 | 160-250 |
| 4.0 | 400-500 | 200-320 |
| 5.0 | 500-750 | 290-390 |
| 6.0 | 750-1000 | 340-500 |
| Material | Plate Thickness (mm) | Wire Diameter (mm) | Tungsten Rod Diameter (mm) | Welding Current (amps) | Argon L/min | Connection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low-carbon steel | 1-3 | 20-50 | 5 | Direct Current with Straight Polarity Connection | ||
| Low-carbon steel | 3-6 | 2.5 | 2 | 50-100 | 6-8 | Direct Current with Straight Polarity Connection |
| Low-carbon steel | 10 | 3 | 2.4 | 110-160 | 6-8 | Direct Current with Straight Polarity Connection |
| Stainless Steel | <1 | 1 | 1 | 5-20 | 5 | Direct Current with Straight Polarity Connection |
| Stainless Steel | 1 | 1 | 1 | 30-50 | 6 | Direct Current with Straight Polarity Connection |
| Stainless Steel | 2 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 40-60 | 6 | Direct Current with Straight Polarity Connection |
| Stainless Steel | 3 | 1.6-2.4 | 1.6 | 60-90 | 8 | Direct Current with Straight Polarity Connection |
| Stainless Steel | 4 | 1.6-2.4 | 2 | 80-100 | 8 | Direct Current with Straight Polarity Connection |
| Stainless Steel | 5 | 1.6-2.4 | 2 | 80-130 | 8 | Direct Current with Straight Polarity Connection |
| Stainless Steel | 6 | 1.6-2.4 | 2.4 | 90-140 | 8 | Direct Current with Straight Polarity Connection |
| Aluminum or Aluminum Alloys | 1 | 3 | 1.6 | 40-70 | 4-6 |