Am I reading the description correctly: it is NOT recommended for TIG welding?
902074
I have used this for TIG, and did not notice any problems with the helmet or my eyes, but perhaps the electronics aren't designed for high frequency shielding and will not last under the stress. All I can say is, I have used it for this without problem.
902075
i dont know about that, i have used it for tig and fcaw which is dual shield, no problems, i know it is not warranteed by the manufacturer for overhead welding but i use mine for it anyways. two other students in my shop are using the same helmet for tig. we like our helmets even though we dream of four or five hundred dollar ones but as far as i know and have seen overhead is not reccomended and tig is a process this helmet does in fact work well with from experience.
1096772
This machine is DC only and can not TIG weld aluminum. To TIG weld aluminum you'll need a machine with AC capability. This machine can stick weld with aluminum rods but I wouldn't recommend it. I would look into a TIG welder with AC/DC capability.
2027622
This welder has a low duty cycle (20% if I remember well), are you sure you did not exceed the percentage of use per hour?... just an idea, I hope you did not burn it.
1125911
no you need a elctric welder with a shielded gas arc..tig welder Tungsten Inert Gas welder...special machine...metal has to be meticulously clean when welded with a stainless steel brush
1498409
I asked the same question to longevity tech support only compatible with longevity mig weld machine
1078414
Havent tried yhe tig mode yet...but i have stick welded 3/8" steel with 6011's in 120v with ease...
955270
no.TIG is a required minimum of shade 10, shade 11 preferred. MIG and STICK are a minimum of a shade 10 as well. OXY fuel welding is a shade 5
1686779
I've never use it on metal. I bought this unit specifically to weld aluminum. I've never weld any thing before (metal or else). But I was able to weld very thin aluminum (1/8" and 1/16") aluminum. The chart settings are a bit off but with couple of minutes try and error, it works. I would choose one with many settings vs capped ones. Like I said above, it makes me almost a pro instantly.
24224
This is a DC only machine. If you want to Tig weld aluminum this machine will not do it for ya
1208458
hi i'm using this helmet for both arc and mig, tig is a higher energy arc so consult with your local welding shop on the type of electonic shielded class you need for tig
1005652
James,I would give it one winter before the welds would give. As I didn't keep this item, I am speculating. Save yourself the aggravation and money and buy an alternative.
2249425
how thin of sheet metal will the tig weld. just learning to do tig welding do auto restoration work
1096774
This is a DC only machine, therefore you can't use TIG for aluminum. You might be able to use the stick process for that with special electrodes but I wouldn't recommend it.
1559075
I use mine for mig welding and they are awesome - perfect for mig welding. But they are not strictly speaking fire-proof.
366433
No, this machine comes with an electrode holder and a ground clamp. I believe the TIG torch is a separate accessory.
2202385
This great tig welder, will use house whole amps, I'm using 110 volts, on a 20 amp broker, this EverLast will out do and last a long time.
759743
I've only done electronics soldering next to this thing. It --slowly-- draws in the smoke/fumes from the flux quite well and the filter seems to absorb them well. You do have to keep your work close to the unit - and I think that's why it does a slow convection - so it doesn't cool off your work. I like it because I don't like to wear little masks because they fog up any glasses that I wear. To be honest, I'm not sure how it would do around welding. I would think that if you're generating lots of sparks then there might be an issue with how close you can get the unit to your work without blasting it with cast-off and melting the filter or pitting the plastic housing. But, if you're talking about brazing - then I think it'll do the job. The housing is plastic, not metal, so it might be a concern around any sparking cast off. However - if you are doing any soldering - then this is a great unit - and you might just get it for that and then try it out next to your welding jobs.