Finding Reliable AC/DC TIG Welders in Australia
Posted by Kym Morgan on January 7th, 2016
Every workshop needs a solid and dependable welding set up. Tungsten Inert Gas Welding (TIG) welders are a popular choice due to the high quality of its welds. Outside commercial workshops and garages, one of the most popular hobbies for men is tinkering with various mechanical parts in their garages. Most dedicated hobbyists are also skilled at welding and metal cutting, and often have welders and cutters as a part of their expansive tool collection. TIG welders fit in here as well.
TIG is called Gas Tungsten Arc Welding or GTAW in the strict parlance. Depending on the type of materials, one may or may not use a filler wire. When it is used, it is fed using the offhand as TIG torches do not support them. This requires a higher level of skill to operate than other forms of welding. The welder itself may use an AC or DC power source. Welders capable of supporting both make practical sense. While any power source can be used for all purposes, DC is preferred for harder ferrous materials (iron, steel, etc) while AC is used for softer metals like aluminium.
A large number of businesses in Australia use TIG welding for their services. Apart from pure commercial welding, TIG welders are commonly used by many engineering services, water pump and related equipment services, power and generator service companies, garages and construction services. The city also has a large number of welding equipment suppliers for all personal or professional requirements. TIG welders need to be power-efficient and should be a good value for money. A good TIG welder should have an Ampere range of 5 to 300 amps to give you a wide range of welding options. There are quite a few things that need to be kept in mind while buying an AC/DC TIG welder.
• Ampere Range: As mentioned, the ampere range of an AC/DC TIG welder should ideally be between 5 to 230 amps. However, most commercially available welders have a 10-200 amps output range. Metals like aluminium require a higher ampere range than harder metals. Choosing a welder that has a wide ampere range will again allow you to get the maximum out of your TIG welder.
• Duty Cycle: Always look for the duty cycle of the welder before buying it. Though most welders come with built in safety features that shut it off in an emergency, the duty cycle is still a good indicator of a welder’s reliability and quality. Most modern welders allow continuous operation or 100% duty cycle when operated for low and medium power output. If you are considering a North American welder, the duty cycle may be mentioned as operating factor, but it means the same thing.
• Heating Controls: Having the right control options can make all the difference in a TIG welder. Choose a TIG welder who has a greater number of heat controls for easier handling of the equipment.
• Pricing: The last but not the least, this is, of course, a very important factor when you decide to buy a TIG welder. Avoid the desire to go for features that you may not need but do not compromise on ones that you definitely need. A well-built AC/DC TIG welder will not be dirt cheap, but will last for a long time.
Buying the right AC/DC TIG welder is a breeze when you know what to look for and where to get the best deals. Consider purchasing online for more options.
About the author:
Kym Morgan is the marketing director of eWelders.com.au, a leading online specialty welding site in Australia. They sell a massive range of MIG Welders, TIG Welders, ARC Welders, Inverter Welders, Multi-Purpose Welders, High Function TIG Welders, AC/DC TIG Inverters, Spot Welders and Engine Driven Welders in Australia. Their mission at eWelders.com.au is to gather Australia’s best range of welders and put them under one roof.
