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How Do I TIG Weld In Tight Areas And In Small Holes? Recently, the biggest complaint I hear from my customers is that they are unable to find a TIG torch small enough to fit into small holes without damaging the hole. Mostly these concerns are coming from markets with intricate applications, like automotive and aerospace. However, tool and die companies and fabricators consistently come across this issue as well. So, what’s the solution? We’ve engineered some different products, we’ve tested some designs, but the challenge is to create a solution that provides high amperage, yet remains air-cooled. We also can’t forget the most critical factors – high arc quality and superior durability. A small TIG torch that fits in tight areas is ineffective if the arc is bad and it falls apart after its third use. Another challenge lies with the length of the tungsten. While the torch system needs to be small, the tungsten also needs to be short in order to accommodate the application. However, this causes customers headaches as well. It’s not very convenient, nor productive, to frequently stop welding to change your tungsten. I know there are companies that are “creating” their own TIG torches to accommodate their needs. I’d like to hear from them and learn what has worked in their shops. As a leading manufacturer of TIG torches, our goal is to develop products that not only work well for our customers, but ones that solve all their headaches. Vote on the poll question and post your comments. Read more from MillerWelds |
