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    Question on Tig welding.

    I’m interested in getting a Tig set up for some projects.
    I found a Tig torch on FB that states that it will use the power from a stick machine, and just connect to Argon. No dedicated Tig power supply needed. I have an SA 200, and Miller 185 mig welder now.
    Anybody used one of these? Any issues? Will they work fairly well?
    Thanks in advance.

    #2
    Most likely on carbon and stainless steel where you run DC current.

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      #3
      You can tig with your sa-200, just hook it up electrode negative (straight polarity). Yes you will need a bottle of argon and regulator also. You can tig carbon steel or ss.

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        #4
        As stated above; for aluminum you will need a high frequency AC power supply.

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          #5
          Just remember to reverse your leads and all will be good to go.

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            #6
            To do aluminum you will need an AC/DC machine and a high frequency out put. I use a Miller HF251 and it has served me well hooked to a Miller Shopmaster power source.

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              #7
              Originally posted by mbf View Post
              You can tig with your sa-200, just hook it up electrode negative (straight polarity). Yes you will need a bottle of argon and regulator also. You can tig carbon steel or ss.
              I didn’t fully understand your post until now. I was thinking that I could use my Arton a mix cylinder, and gauges,but after talking to a welder friend of mine, I now know that I’ll need a 100% Argon bottle and dedicated flow meter to make this work.
              Anybody got an Argon bottle they want to sell?

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                #8
                Update. I got an Argon bottle, and Flowmeter. I got it all set up yesterday afternoon, and had about an hour to mess with it. Ended up turning my welder way down to get a decent bead, but an unsure how to adjust it to match metal thickness, amperage and filler rod size. I’ve got a local welder friend that I’ll try to catch up with soon to see if he can look at my set up to make it work best.

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