Micro TIG welders

[Krewmember]

I think so, from what I have seen Orion, Sunstone and Lampert welders all use the some process. Touch the tungsten to start the current flowing and then retract and quickly increase the current simultaneously to create arc, so maybe something like a lift arc or lift start welder. It may be better and cheaper just to get a small high frequency start tig machine and run at low amps and use the smallest tungstens you can get (I believe you can get 1/16" and 0.040") to keep the arc small and then just start and stop creating a chain tack welds without filler rod just like the "jewelry welders" do. it's looks like a cheap high frequency dc machine can be had for about $250 - $300. I however do not any tig welding experience so take what I just said for what it's worth.


-Shawn-