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TIG vs MIG vs Stick: Which Welding Process Should You Learn?

Compare TIG, MIG, and stick welding on heat control, cleanup, and portability to pick the process that fits your shop, then choose the torch or gun th...

MIG Drive Roll Sizes and Liners: Stop Wire Feed Problems

Diagnose MIG wire feed problems fast: match drive roll size and type to your wire, check tension, and know when to replace the liner instead of the ro...

HTP America 17 Series TIG Torch Consumables: What to Buy First

Build a sensible first order for your 17 Series TIG torch: start with a standard heat shield, then add collet bodies, collets, cups and a spare parts ...

TIG Torch Adapter Fittings: 35 Dinse vs 5/8-18 Explained

Learn how to match a 35 Dinse TIG adapter, 5/8-18 LH water fitting, and torch series so your water-cooled or air-cooled setup connects correctly the f...

Why Your TIG Torch Overheats: Water Cable and Cooler Fixes

A water-cooled TIG torch that overheats usually has a cable or cooler problem, not a torch problem. Here is how to diagnose the symptom, fix the cause...

Choosing a Hand Control for HTP Invertig 160DC, 200 & 201

Match the right remote amperage control to your HTP Invertig 160DC, 200, or 201. Compare a 25-foot rotary hand control against a torch-mounted arc-sta...

How to Set Up a 9 Series Air-Cooled TIG Torch for 125A Welding

A step-by-step guide to assembling a 9 Series air-cooled TIG torch with a 25 Dinse adapter and 5/8-18 RH gas fitting, including checkpoints and common...