yes. tap the metal before it cools to release the stress in it. also mig welding is more about breakfast than most think. when you mig... listen to the bacon crackling in the kitchen. if you cant here your not set right!!!
tig is also ALOT like gas welding...both requiring both hands to control.
BIGBIRD, if your having problems making welds with the tig, turn on the pulsator switch and adjust to .250 over your base setting and begin adjusting from there. FOR TIG WELDING...A/C current is best!!! adjust the tungsten about 3/16" out of the end of the cup and you should get very good results. keep the tungsten 1/8" above your work and make sure it never touches the steel. make sure to have a point on the end of it for precision welds!!!
hope this helps all who posted on this.... this is my profession and has been for the last 12 years including 2 years schooling. need help...drop a jingle!!
Andy
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