An Insight on Buying AC/DC TIG Welders in Australia
Posted by Kym Morgan on June 18th, 2016
Once you have a good handle on the basic principles of welding, it is time to move to the next level. The big boys in welding swear by TIG welding or to use the appropriate term, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of GTAW. TIG produces the best welds on most metals. They are clean and smooth and rarely need at grinding after. TIG is also very versatile – it can weld steels, aluminium, copper, nickel, and even titanium. Every metal has a learning curve, but once you are familiar with them all, a TIG welder can mean that you can weld almost anything.
Beginners are dissuaded from using TIG welders, and for good reason. It is a process that requires using one hand to hold the torch, the other hand to feed the filler metal wire, and one foot to control the voltage or current. It is hardly suitable for someone who is trying to learn the basics. But for an experienced welder, it can be a vital tool to expand their work.
For both hobbyists and professionals in Australia, an AC/DC TIG welder presents the most opportunities for assorted welding projects. A DC TIG welder alone can suffice for hard ferrous metals, but metals like aluminium and even thin steel or iron sheets need an AC output. It is often the ability to work with aluminium alone that drives the purchase decision. At the same time, it also presents its challenge.
AC/DC TIG welders are considerably more expensive than other welders in Australia and elsewhere. It is the premium you pay for the benefits you get from it. Your efforts and will to learn and use the features will determine whether the additional cost is worth it. If you find that you do not want to weld aluminium, after all, you can still use some of the advanced controls to get better control of your welding work. You will, of course, be able to learn TIG welding even if aluminium is not up your alley.
If you already know TIG welding, then an AC/DC TIG welder will allow you to use your talents without having to rely on a rented welder or a friend to lend you one. It is particularly valuable if you want to start your own welding business. A TIG welder means that you can take on work without worrying if your welder can handle it. A similar, though often considered to be unrelated application is in farming. More specifically, TIG welding is ideal for welding of farming equipment and vehicles. For instance, dairy equipment requires smooth, clean welds to avoid a number of undesirable effects like disruption of flow or gunk build-up. Such jobs are best handled with TIG welding.
An AC/DC TIG welder also allows a professional to set up a nice welding business in areas like die-casting machine repair or find employment in high-profile industries like aerospace or offshore platform and undersea drilling enterprises. These are some of the highest paid jobs in the world, and welders engaged in these professions make more than the most successful doctors, lawyers, or industry experts.
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.
