Welding Techniques, Gear, and Safety Essentials

TIG Cup Sizes Explained: #4, #6, #8 and Torch Fitment

Learn what TIG cup numbers mean, why the same cup size fits different torch families, and how to match standard cups and gas lenses.

TIG Cup Sizes Explained: #4, #6, #8 and Torch Fitment

Learn what TIG cup numbers mean, why the same cup size fits different torch families, and how to match standard cups and gas lenses.

Two generic TIG torch bodies, one with a manual gas valve knob and one without, resting on a fabrication workbench with welding equipment in the background

Valved vs. Non-Valved TIG Torches: How to Match Gas Control to Your Welder

Choose a valved or non-valved TIG torch by the welder’s gas solenoid, TIG setup, torch series, and leads. Compare stocked replacement bodies.

Valved vs. Non-Valved TIG Torches: How to Match Gas Control to Your Welder

Choose a valved or non-valved TIG torch by the welder’s gas solenoid, TIG setup, torch series, and leads. Compare stocked replacement bodies.

Generic welding shielding-gas hose with brass quick-connect fittings on a workbench beside a secured cylinder and a welding machine

MIG/TIG Shielding-Gas Hoses: Length, Fittings, Quick-Connects, and Leak Checks

Choose MIG/TIG shielding-gas hoses and inert-gas quick-connects by length, gas service, port location, and fitting type. Learn safe leak-inspection checks.

MIG/TIG Shielding-Gas Hoses: Length, Fittings, Quick-Connects, and Leak Checks

Choose MIG/TIG shielding-gas hoses and inert-gas quick-connects by length, gas service, port location, and fitting type. Learn safe leak-inspection checks.

TIG torch power cables, connectors, torch handle, and consumables arranged on a welding workbench

TIG Torch Power Cables: How to Match Series, Length, and Connector

Match an air-cooled TIG torch power cable by torch series, cable length, one- vs. two-piece layout, and machine-side connector before ordering.

TIG Torch Power Cables: How to Match Series, Length, and Connector

Match an air-cooled TIG torch power cable by torch series, cable length, one- vs. two-piece layout, and machine-side connector before ordering.

Arc Weld Inc. TIG collet and collet-body fitment guide for matching torch series and tungsten diameter

TIG Collets and Collet Bodies: Match Torch Series and Tungsten Size

Match TIG collets and collet bodies by torch series, tungsten diameter, and standard versus gas-lens setup before ordering replacement parts.

TIG Collets and Collet Bodies: Match Torch Series and Tungsten Size

Match TIG collets and collet bodies by torch series, tungsten diameter, and standard versus gas-lens setup before ordering replacement parts.

Arc Weld Inc. TIG torch back-cap guide showing generic short, medium, and long back caps beside a TIG torch and tungsten electrode

TIG Torch Back Caps: Short vs. Medium vs. Long and How to Match Them

Match TIG torch back caps by torch series, part number, rear clearance, and tungsten length. Compare common short, medium, and long 2 Series and 3 Series options.

TIG Torch Back Caps: Short vs. Medium vs. Long and How to Match Them

Match TIG torch back caps by torch series, part number, rear clearance, and tungsten length. Compare common short, medium, and long 2 Series and 3 Series options.