Nailing your gas flow TIG welding for cleaner results

Getting your gas flow TIG welding dialed in is the fastest way to stop fighting your machine and start making decent beads. If you've ever spent an hour prepping a joint—cleaning the scale, degreasing the metal, and sharpening your tungsten to a perfect point—only to have it bubble up and turn grey the second you strike an arc, you know how frustrating it is. Usually, that mess comes down to the gas. It's the invisible part of the process, so it's easy to overlook, but it's arguably just as important as your amperage or travel speed. ...

February 7, 2026 · 7 min · Montalvo Kaz