How to TIG Weld Stainless Steel - Tips, Tricks, Pulse, and Machine Setup!

We've been wanting to put together a how to weld Stainless Steel video for awhile. So we figured the best way to do that was to grab the TIG 200 LCD, some stainless exhaust, and let our buddy Vince from VC Metal Worx go to town!

Pickup the TIG 200 LCD HERE: https://www.eastwood.com/eastwood-elite-tig-200lcd.html?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=annotation&utm_campaign=2023-03-17&utm_content=vince+tig+200lcd

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:42 Machine Setup
1:35 Verify Stainless
2:17 Torch Setup
3:06 Hot Vs Cold Example
5:26 Straight DC TIG Welding
9:00 Resuming Weld
11:30 Filling Gap using Pulse

Professional 200 Amp TIG Welder with Gas Lens Kit
The Eastwood Elite TIG 200 LCD WELDER is a highly versatile machine that allows both TIG and Stick welding on both 120 and 240 volts. The Eastwood exclusive, color LCD User Interface Screen provides maximum ease of use and quick navigation. Five fully programmable presets allow simple and easy retrieval of favorite settings. The latest Welder Inverter Technology delivers a unit that is compact and lightweight, while fully capable of high quality welds up to 1/4” on steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.

This Eastwood TIG welder also has features will make you a better fabricator. These include a pulse function to minimize warpage and blow-through, a spot weld timer to hang panels and the option of either finger or foot pedal controls. We’ve designed the best TIG welding machine that has all the pro features you need at an amazingly low price. A three-year manufacturer’s warranty shows how confident we are that our digital TIG welders will perform.

The Eastwood Elite TIG 200 AC/DC Welder Features:
✅Manual Arc (Stick) - DC Positive/Negative with Hot Start and Arc Force control to prevent rod stick and superior arc control. (Requires optional Electrode Holder) 20517
✅DC TIG - Weld steel and stainless steel.
✅Dual Voltage Operate on 120 or 240 volts.
✅DC TIG/Pulse - Minimize warpage and prevent blow through on thin steel and stainless steel.
✅AC TIG - Weld aluminum with ease.
✅AC TIG/Pulse - Minimize warpage and prevent blow through on thin aluminum. 2T/4T - 2 touch and 4 touch finger control used for amperage control without a foot pedal.
✅AC Frequency Control - Fine tune the arc cone width for precise aluminum welding.
✅Programmable settings - 5 Factory Presets and 15 customizable preset to quickly change between your favorite settings.
✅Flex Head 17 Torch - Adjust your torch head to the perfect torch angle in hard to reach places.
✅Gas Flow Meter - Precise gas flow adjustment.
✅Rocker-Style Foot Pedal - Infinite amperage adjustment without leg fatigue.
✅Square Wave IGBT Inverter - Power source enables welding of materials from aluminum to steel.
✅Best Value on the Market- You won't find a TIG with all of these Pro Features at a better price. ✅Comparable units cost HUNDREDS More, and beware of lesser units that have digital functions without any of the features like Pulse and AC Frequency Control that will make you a better welder.
✅Features You Want- If you're a pro, this machine has the features you want. If you're new to TIG welding, it's easy to setup correctly and begin welding, so as you grow as a welder it has the everything you need to raise your skills to the next level.

You won't believe how easy the LCD screen is to navigate and program to get great welds. Whether you're new to TIG welding or a seasoned pro, you'll be stacking dimes quicker than ever with this Eastwood Elite 200 Amp TIG Welder.

Warranty

3 Year Eastwood Warranty
Specifications

Input Voltage: 240V / 1 Phase / 50/60 HZ
Input Voltage: 120V / 1 Phase / 50/60 HZ
Required Breaker: 50 Amp
Power Cord Receptacle Plug: NEMA 6-50R
Output Amperage: 10-200 Amps
Welding Capacity on 240V: 1/4"-thick
Welding Capacity on 120V: 1/8"-thick
Duty Cycle - TIG - 240V: 20% at 200 Amps / 100% at 89 Amps
Duty Cycle - TIG - 120V: 20% at 120 Amps / 100% at 54 Amps
Duty Cycle - Stick - 240V: 20% at 180 Amps / 100% at 80 Amps
Duty Cycle - TIG - 120V: 20% at 120 Amps / 100% at 54 Amps
Starting Method: High Frequency
AC Balance: 10-50%
AC Frequency: 30-200hz (10-100amps), 30-100hz (above 100amps)
Spot Timer: (0.01-5 sec)
Pulse Frequency: (0.1-800 Hz)
Pulse Ratio: 10-90%
Torch Control: 2T/4T
Slope up time: 0 – 10s
Slope Down Time: 0 – 10s
Base Current: 10 – 90 Amp
Peak Current: 10 – 200 Amp
Pre Flow Time: 0.1 – 1.0 seconds
Post Flow Time: 0 – 15 seconds
Tungsten Diameters:1/16" to 1/32" (1.6mm - 2.4mm)
Cooling Method: Fan
Power Cable Length: 6 feet
Weight: 34.17 lbs
Dimensions: 18.27" Long x 8.39" Wide x 15.94" Tall
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