Tungsten stick-out · Welding/Fab SKOOL

Tungsten stick-out

Started a new job tig welding aluminum for a trailer company. First day and I was shadowing one of the welders. I noticed everyone had zero stickout. I was handed the torch and i immediately began to pull the tungsten out to give me somewhat of a stick-out. They kindly told me to keep it real short. It’s embedded in the cup almost. Like you can even see it unless you point the cup at you. So now I am confused. It’s a reputable company and the welds look on point. Just curious why. I will be in training until I get consistent beads. I still cant wrap my head about heat on open corner joints. Too hot, too cold etc.. They will have me welding the storage component of the trailer/truck body eventually. Not a lot of welding to do on that component. but it’s go to look good.

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