Most materials are fabricated into different shapes and size through four main methods. These methods include; machining, casting, forming and welding. Depending on the material, the precision required, the size and shape, cost and its availability you can choose any of the above techniques. Although it’s sometimes complicated, you can use a single technique to achieve the desired outcome. However, it’s easier and more effective to combine various technique in fabricating your materials. Having in mind that the economy plays a very important role in any business, welding is the cheapest technique in fabricating metals.
The best TIG welders on the market
To choose the TIG welder that suits you best, you have to consider various factors. These factors include; the thickness of the metal you are using, the quality and appearance of the job the welder does and whether it use AC, DC or a combination of both. Below are some of the best TIG welders on the market today.
Forney 322 Multi-Process Welder
As the name suggests, this is a multi-purpose product hence it’s very versatile. Therefore you can use it in processes such as MIG, TIG, flux cored and stick. Despite being flexible, this welder is easy to use, set up and maintain. It’s also very effective in performing light repairs, DIY repairs around your home and automotive use. This is because it uses coded electricity as its power source and it has a power output of 120v. For this and many other reasons, this is among the most popular TIG welders. Lastly, it’s compatible with other welding tools such as; TIG torch, foot pedal, and spool gun.
Pros and Cons
Pros
• Easy to set up and use.
• Can be used by both beginners and casual welders.
• It’s very versatile since it’s a multi-purpose welder.
• It’s durable.
Cons
• It’s not efficient for heavy and industrial projects.
Lotos CT520D
It’s the cheapest TIG welder. This product has numerous attractive features, and it’s from a reputable brand. Although it’s a TIG welder, it has a stick welding process which means it’s also very versatile. This welder is quite effective when working with thin metals such as steel and stainless steel. It also produces a neat and attractive finish.
Pros and Cons
Pros
• It’s very versatile since it has an additional stick welding process.
• Easy to carry and use.
• It’s very cheap.
Cons
• It’s not compatible with a spool gun.
• It only uses DC power output.
AHP Aliphatic
Unlike Lotos, this product uses both AC and DC power output. Therefore you can use it to weld aluminum. It’s also very flexible since you can use it to weld steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and many other metals. The aliphatic welder has a pulse width modulator. This is a unique feature that allows you to control the amount of current reaching your workpiece.
Pros and Cons
Pros
• Easy to carry and use.
• It’s very versatile.
• Produces a neat finish.
Cons
• It has an inaccurate flow meter.
• The design of its foot pedal is not that effective.
