Choosing A Gas Cup Or Gas Lens | TIG Welding

[@hpa101]

Building a fast car? Get $400 OFF the all inclusive VIP package deal: hpcdmy.co/vipy41 Practical TIG Welding course. Get started today with 50% OFF: hpcdmy.co/offery41 TIME STAMPS: 0:00 - Argon Pre-Flow & Post-Flow 1:01 - What Are Gas Cups/Nozzles 1:25 - Gas Cup Sizing 2:16 - Different Styles Depend On Your Torch 2:30 - A Gas Lens & Sizing 3:01 - Gas Cup Coverage Example 3:26 - Gas Lens Coverage Example 3:50 - Efficiency/Gas Savings 4:17 - Large Cup Sizing 5:05 - Careful With Your Gas Flow Settings 5:36 - Flow Rate Rule Of Thumb 6:09 - Large Cup Downsides 6:58 - Tungsten Stick-Out 7:26 - Working In The Wind 8:00 - Gas Lens And AC/DC Welding 8:38 - Key Points 9:24 - Just One Of Over 50 Modules

[@TurbineResearch]

More quality information in one video than about 10 how to weld videos

[@hpa101]

Thanks dude! Hopefully it helps a few people avoid getting tripped up by using the wrong cup size so they can instead spend the time getting some solid experience rather than chasing their tail 😎 - Taz.

[@engscott78]

No kidding, this was to the point! Well worth the time to watch.

[@chrissanders1702]

Love this video- simple, informative and palatable 👌🏽

[@tomwagemans1872]

Yet another great episode about welding. You are up there with the best.

[@grahamerosewarne6656]

I haven't done a lot of welding so am wrapped that HPA has covered it again. Always awesome content 👍 Aussie Fan 💪🇦🇺🤘🆒

[@workhard6445]

You my friend are the best!!! learned so much from you over the years just honestly wanted to thank you. You have so much authentic quality knowledge it's so wonderful and amazing to share it with everyone. Very generous thoughtful and kind of you.

[@hpa101]

Thanks for the support!

[@Vmaxfodder]

Subscription applied ! . You are like the best instructional yet ,and I watch a LOT LOT of KZbin bro

[@hpa101]

Appreciate that mate 😎

[@myuncle2]

Your accent explained. Gas becomes guess. Lens becomes lins. Ten becomes tin.👍

[@soggybottomboys2792]

What did you use to make the smoke?

[@redrockclimbingguides7661]

How did you make the smoke? Did you like T in the output of a fog machine right after the argon comes out of the machine?

[@chrisobrien9334]

Great episode

[@hpa101]

Cheers mate! - Taz.

[@michaelallen2501]

I made a mistake and the welder I purchased is a scratch start TIG (multi purpose MIG and stick also) so I know Aluminum is out of the question. But can I still fab up some nice exhaust and bracket related things with a scratch start?

[@EdwardAhKee]

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[@hpa101]

You sure can. It's not the preferred setup these days, but, it is still going to get the job done if you take the time to put in some practice on it. Definitely better than no welder 😎 Experiment with a few different ways to start the arc too, some guys use a copper scratch pad, others put the filler rod to the workpiece and then the tungsten to that to avoid contamination. Note we don't dive into that in the course material specifically if you end up taking it, but there is plenty of other info that will help you out once you're confident with that aspect 🧠 - Taz.

[@danieletcheverry715]

whats the difference between a gas lens collet vs gas lens cup?

[@hpa101]

Basically the shape. A collet creates more turbulence in the gas flow which can draw in oxygen, defeating the purpose of using shielding gas as well as arguably requring more flow for the same coverage since it's just spitting it out all over the show, comparatively. A lens does the same functional tasks, but by design does a better job of directing the gas. This allows a few things including the ability to have your tungsten sticking out a bit further which gives you better visibility - Taz

[@dubbleA100]

I wish this was HPA was available in 2014. I wouldn't of went to college LoL

[@hpa101]

The knowledge existed but it's certainly amazing how it's easier and easier to access these days. Long may that last and cheers for taking the time to comment 😎 - Taz.

[@thomasbarlow4223]

Omg I wish I would have thought of this

[@hpa101]

All good mate, now you know, you know! That's a win 😎 - Taz.

[@MafiaboysWorld]

Watched this on the gram, and now adding here so the al guy at KZbin notices you HPA. 😎 Who's al you ask? al-go-rhythm. #baddadjoke 😛

[@hpa101]

We have a love-hate relationship with old Al 😂 Thanks man!

[@hyper8545]

I miss welding.

[@hpa101]

Why'd you stop? - Taz.

[@hyper8545]

@@hpa101 new job n i dont have my own equipment but I wana get back into a shop soon 👍🤙

[@hpa101]

That's a good reason. Hope the new job is going well!

[@Vmaxfodder]

Wow