For CLEAN Tig Welding Passes Do This for 5 Seconds

[@PacificArcTigWelding]

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[@pfoxhound]

Passivation?

[@misticman]

I have been a tig welder for 369 years and you really know what you are talking about sir.

[@GTIFabric]

I've got 987 years

[@BlackwaterDSM]

Pssssshhhh…. Rookie. 😝

[@robertwoodroffe123]

But most of that was back in what we now call ! Prehistory ! Before you were time traveled to the current time ( pardon the pun )

[@ypaulbrown]

perfect comment

[@mchaney9315]

Boy, you must be related to sloppy Joe Biden 😂😂 369 years huh? 😂😂😂

[@GroundedConceptsLLC]

The wealth of direct information with zero BS in your videos is as consistent as your welding. TIG God. You have come a long way brother, following in your footsteps ❤

[@Laszlo-t6o]

Hi I am doing weld class at TÜV Reinhald in deutchland. I learning TIG (WIG in germany) and this problem had to me also. Usinv ESAB Aristotig 200 machine.

[@BlackwaterDSM]

As always, you are THE MAN, Dusty. To help everyone out, and even offer free classes… you’re killin’ me smalls. You do your random acts of kindness with each video you put out. Between you and Jody (weldingtipsandtricks), my welding skills in general (particularly my Tig skills) increased 10 fold. We leave this world with what we came into it with, and with what we leave behind as a reminder of our time here. Love your work, and love your life brother! 🤘🏻😋🤘🏻

[@zerostuntz9226]

I've only been Tig welding for about two years. On aluminum, I always wear earplugs to drown out the background noises, I don't know if it's just calming or if it is because I can focus on the sound of the weld. Never really thought about it as far as the heat goes. Thanks and Good video!

[@kevinsadventures3884]

Am I the only one upset he didn't pause and come back eating an ice cream cone? Love your videos really helping me learn at the start of my tig journey.

[@matthiasvaillancourt8877]

It's impressive how you make something hard and complicated way faster to learn for noobs. Obviously, there is a lot of work behind your videos. It's very well done because your explanations are perfectly vulgarized. You have a lot of drive. Good job, and keep doing what you do!

[@jasonwadejohnson]

I just watched this so im a little late to comment. 30 yr TIG welder here but pre flow and post flow are actually a thing. I recommend at least a 9 second post flow after a weld to keep the Tungsten clean as it cools. That is often overlooked. Precleaning and Preflow is important. Good job on the vids man. I work in the oilfield and weld every metal you can pronounce. Even titanium. They all require different settings but knowledge is key and ALL factors are important. You nailed it. (Thats why they put them on the machine) I enjoy your work. Keep it up, it's a dying art. Id like to see more advanced vids on hastalloy, Monel and titanium. Those can be very hard to learn. Just some food for thought not trying to tell you what to do. We are a prideful bunch lol Peace ✌️

[@Helmet_Tester]

Thank you young man! Never thought about post flow for the Tungsten. (bangs head) You are an excellent source for the beginner. Just started my journey on Aluminum and your videos have helped me advance in the process.

[@martinrubenstein7943]

No-one ever mentioned any of this in all the TIG welding courses I’ve taken over the years. I learn at least one new thing in every one of your videos. That’s why I signed up for both your courses. Beet investment I ever made.

[@louisperez111]

Great video for the novice as well as a great refresher for the experienced welder!

[@nightheron714]

If I bare-finger grab a just-dipped tungsten to replace it, I am thinking it will take almost no time at all. Because when my fingers realize how hot that thing is, they'll be anxious to get the job done really quickly. 😀 More seriously, good reminder to not just press on regardless when the tungsten is fouled, Dusty.

[@1776Silverado]

I saw that as well, changed out a red hot tungsten BARE HANDED! I have to use my pliers to accomplish this, which adds another 5 minutes to my time. LOL

[@bobmoffatt4133]

And a good reminder to not press on the foot pedal whilst changing a fouled tungsten!

[@johnsykes706]

I'm self taught but have benefited greatly from your advice, I run 1 second pre flow, 5 seconds post flow and do not move the torch but the one thing I notice that a lot of guys do is they turn their gas on and send it, all very well if your gas set up is perfect but if you have even a tiny leak there are plain atmospheric gases in your lines, I always run my gas prior to welding with no arc to prevent poor starts and tungsten blow outs. Not so much of a problem on a personal machine but vital on a workshop machine that gets abused by people that may have NFI.

[@djisydneyaustralia]

6:53 cheers, after listening to what you said , makes sense. Tungsten is very dense and very brittle due to hardness , thermal shock would fracture it.

[@Zengineer]

Had no idea about the arc sound changing with the puddle formation, will try it today!

[@PacificArcTigWelding]

Crazy right? Definitely something that helps me out a lot, thanks for watching!

[@YourFriendlyHoodVampire]

This is going to help me so much, thanks guise.

[@MagnusJessen]

Awesome, I did not know what this sound clearing up was, I heard it the first time you showed it, but I did not know what was happening. I have learned and improved thanks to you and your videos! ​@@PacificArcTigWelding

[@eflanagan1921]

@@PacificArcTigWelding Some of us old asf guys need the music canceled when you are trying to teach audio cues,Thanks .

[@christiaangeerken4877]

I love how you can change out your tungsten so fast when it is cold. Show me your swap times directly after dipping in the puddle. Unless using pliers, 10 seconds would be fast. You are a great teacher. Keep on teaching those who will listen to wisdom.

[@Bakanelli]

You got a point. But I wouldn’t use pliers, just unscrew cap all the way and push it from the back. I’m using long tungstens

[@user-gg4of8kj6y]

As a professional finish welder, your best tip is...., Have a fat stack of prepared tungstens.....this is a pro tip

[@dominicalbrecht7039]

Clean the tungsten with wet and dry 600 grit paperafter sharpening and wipe down with acetone..it makes for a super-clean weld.. Ask me how i know..😅😅

[@X19-x5f]

I'm just getting into welding and I learned a whole lot from this video. Thanks for sharing this info! It really helped.

[@danshafer4979]

Great video, Dusty. Thank you. Your awesome.

[@peterfowler8044]

I thoroughly enjoy all your videos , but this one put quite the smile on my face , Thanks .

[@theonyxgrovecompany]

I didn’t know about the arc spit with tungsten. Guess I ease into it enough. Good to know!

[@theonyxgrovecompany]

And I’ve never noticed that sound change with aluminum. Geez! Information overload on this video!

[@damienmikkelsen6056]

I just had this happen last night and could not figure it out why my tungsten was getting F’d up. Thank you!

[@markd6777]

Love the audible check at the start, very nice!

[@slayer1561]

Always appreciate your tips, Dusty, even if they’re just reminders 🙏

[@snowgorilla9789]

Thank you sir for your FREE advice, have the machine, consumables, just got the 110 argon, now to find the time to get her goin

[@Dansaunders007]

Same here 👍

[@anthonyhawkins5527]

I built a truck back out of 3mm Aluminium for my son with over 100 feet of weld in it. Everything you touched on was present through to the end. It was a good job but could have been so much better if I hat learned these things beforehand!

[@AXNJXN1]

Superb, constructive instruction. Thank you for sharing these skillsets!

[@andyb7754]

Great tips as always Dusty, thank you.

[@PacificArcTigWelding]

Thanks so much buddy! Hope you are well and appreciate you watching!

[@slowboat_8651]

Never really thought about listening to the arc, I don't do a whole lot of aluminum welding, so that's a new one , pre and postflow yes, but I mostly weld stainless in a very noisy environment

[@user-ec8ud3rz6u]

You the Man Man, thanks again Chief👍. Love your delivery.

[@dennisyoung4631]

Yup. I contaminate tungstens a *lot.* That tungsten wasn’t covered (with Argon) long enough. It was starting to get “all brown and Moldy.”

[@wetdog3753]

i love your videos man, just found your channel while trying to learn how to weld in school

[@hotheadzmarine]

Great Easy to understand information. God Bless You🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@Laszlo-t6o]

sometimes I have litle hole in a midle of two dime. Wolfram is 1.6mm diametrer, 85A 22.5V material is hot rolled carbon steel plate 2.5mm thick.

[@larrymoore5394]

Nice reminder thanks Dusty

[@ibashbikes]

Good video... something I've been overlooking

[@ypaulbrown]

yeah, I used to have that problem , but when I started watching you Dusty, well, not so much any more.....thanks my friend, Paul....hope to see you in Orlando at fAbtech......

[@cookinitmax]

I have no clue not into welding at all, but for some reason, I've been thinking about the plunge Into aluminum. You said everything needs to be clean . So when changing out the tips do the oils in your hands affect anything? If not, how is this question determined. Love the channel. I just started watching just because.

[@cmceleney80]

How do should you establish the arc on sheet metal such as autobody? Same just lower amperage?

[@alexandregauthier1012]

I’m not sure you’ve addressed this but does the tungsten preparation of our choosing is something you are concerned about ?

[@Sam..Omg..]

how do you feel about using different electrodes on Aluminum like White Vs. Green Vs. Purple ?? I found white to hold up better to Higher amperage even balls up nicely and purple simply surprised the hell out of me , whats your thoughts on this ??? thanks in advance

[@kevinkalivoda3442]

I remember someone saying, "how you end your last bead is how you start your next" in reference to post flow causing oxidized tungsten

[@sonicnofadz]

Thanks for the tips, really helps

[@scudzuki]

Very helpful, thank you.

[@djisydneyaustralia]

Oxides. Yellow from the gas lens. Alumina oxide and beryllium oxide

[@johnstuckey2589]

Thank you, very much.

[@MidEngineering]

Most important thing before welding... Make sure your gas is turned on at the bottle!

[@walterdeppe9669]

Super video! Thank you.

[@georgedreisch2662]

How about sharing your thoughts on pre-flow / purging…

[@djhoffman2428]

Wealth of info! Thanks so much 👍👍

[@MuzzaNZ]

Brilliant tips, thank you!

[@robertalbright9154]

Thank you...

[@kjvirtualmotorsports]

Tips for starting with a scratch start? It's like an on off switch 😂

[@dsgnbldr]

Thanks! I am for sure appreciative of these tips and reminders...guilty of some of these TIG crimes...

[@vehdynam]

Thank you, always appreciated.

[@BluesShed]

Cheers mate I have learnt finally great stuff

[@paulkurilecz4209]

Great video. Very helpful.

[@Noone-zd8lw]

3:17 are those seconds metric or standard?

[@adambergendorff2702]

Good stuff, excellent reminders!

[@gregwilkins7649]

Great advice Dusty.

[@gregwilkins7649]

So does the sound change again if the heat is building up to much and about to melt to much and blow out?

[@fuaakay6651]

Love you dusty!

[@RR-mt2wp]

Great tips, many thanks.

[@JonathanHahn-li2mq]

I want to learn how to get the ball tip on the tungsten

[@alanarthur-ni3nw]

Watch his video from a couple weeks ago

[@JoshuaLa88]

dcep on the ac balance. "0%"

[@Cliff7357]

I wonder how many folks who watch welding videos don't have pre and post flow settings, don't have high freq start, don't have pulse etc etc.

[@Joseph-Colin-EXP]

How much moved is too much? An inch, 4 Inhes?

[@curtishenderson2000]

It's not called arc spit, its arc tuah!

[@michaelmarinkovich3251]

Prime tip over a nickel

[@tubeonline629]

Dang dude, I usually leave my gloves on when changing my tungsten.

[@STurner-SLOBS]

Sorry.....missed that bit.....had to go to the freezer for a paleta!

[@BTB31]

my Tig welding name is post flow Malone

[@eivinddahl5137]

4.28 trace amount of alumunium on ball

[@djisydneyaustralia]

Use a copper to ball up on dcen

[@ronielcrewe1277]

Atmospheric contamination

[@Raul28153]

Around 8:30 et seq you discuss easing into the start up, does this apply to scratch and lift TIG ?

[@PacificArcTigWelding]

Yes actually, you can set this up with your up slope, I would recommend setting this for at least a couple seconds. You will have to be as gentle as you can with the scratching, but then once it initiates keep the arc in nice and slow, and then as it comes in over a couple seconds it should help outwith this🤙

[@JoshuaLa88]

@@PacificArcTigWelding what if you dont have upslope? i tried scratch and lift arc on my shops old synchrowave(canox) and it eats up the tungsten immediately when I arc up. almost like its on dcep. any thoughts?

[@samthesr20man]

​@@JoshuaLa88yeah get a hf start machine. Everything else is just a toy

[@JoshuaLa88]

@@samthesr20man yeahh i know. it has hf start but was trying to practice for field work lol. my home machine is lift arc. some codes don't allow HF apparently.

[@chrismccorkle2909]

​@@JoshuaLa88Where is your balance set? I know a guy who always had tungsten balled way up in the torch, I saw his balance settings on a Syncrowave 350 was set to 65% cleaning due to unclear labeling. I filled the dial to 35% cleaning. Blew his mind. Gave him some pure tungsten (green) for aluminum work. He's never been the same since.

[@nahboh1897]

my teacher told us to not listen to music in our ears when welding and listen.

[@tigxxl]

Does anyone have a fronius cu600 cooler? I'm building my own cooler for a magicwave 230i and I've already figured out how to turn on the pump and fan but I need a few pictures of the cooler harness to figure out how the flow and temperature sensor and coolant level are connected. Can anyone help me because there are no pictures or diagrams on the internet?

[@ONormanO]

sadly, i only have one upvote.. 👍

[@tammyperry5991]

when i put my email in it said not valid

[@kevinheiman5615]

I am having such a horrible day trying to weld aluminum perf and I wanna die right now literally

[@dc85337]

OK - I give up, if you take the time to "dress up" a bunch tungstens, why are you only doing 1 END? Dress both ends then just flip them - right!? Saves even more time and gives you TWICE as many ready to go.

[@ericchevalier6260]

Thanks dusty. Keep that little piggy clean. 😅

[@machukin426]

💪🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@s.s.signboard9542]

Tungsten size in 3mm aluminium

[@joshguerney7715]

Dusty how do we get in contact with you be email

[@MrSprintcat]

i scream

[@ChathurangaHerath-jt4ns]

🇱🇰👍

[@ccfmfg]

I just let My Dog Lick it Clean.

[@stormcallerking3315]

Tig is supposed to be a clean process not to be rushed 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@marktrepagnier3775]

your changes of tungstens is cheating cuz you do it cold???????

[@jacobwells618]

🪙🪙💙🤙