Tungsten Inert Gas, or TIG welders, are part of the common welding process used across various industries for modern production and metalworking. As part of a collection of similar processes, TIG uses an electrical arc and gases to fuse metal parts together.

Businesses use TIG welding for a variety of projects, where the TIG process provides more control than other similar processes. Businesses might use TIG welding for:

1. Welding together thin sections of stainless steel for kitchen, metal furniture or facility projects.

2. Welding light metals like aluminum or copper for industrial production assemblies, where TIG welders, operated or automated, can streamline the process

3. In projects where automated plasma welding or other systems do not offer enough process quality to meet the standards, goals or specifications of a particular manufacturing scheme.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Get TIG welders for sale from 'welding warehouses'

Whether you're looking for full-scale TIG welding systems, or smaller TIG setups, or parts and supplies to support a TIG welding operation, online vendors of welding products can help you get the gear you need.

I recommend: Amtek Tool and Supply, Inc. offers lots of welding equipment for TIG, MIG and other arc welding processes. Harrison Equipment Corp. in New Jersey sells TIG welding equipment, spot welders and a range of other products for getting your TIG systems running.

Find specialized TIG welding distributors

Some shops do more routine sales of TIG equipment. For a narrower focus than retailers of MIG, plasma, etc. focus your search on companies that can speak more authoritatively on behalf of their TIG welding products.

I recommend: Process Welding Systems, Inc. specializes in TIG models. Look at the setups through visual displays on the web pages for ideas on how this company can get you the TIG system for your operations. Novatech, a provider of "micro-welding solutions," sells TIG power supplies, electrodes and more, and showcases "light" welding apparatus. For a longevity welder or other equipment solution, you can go directly to Longevity Global, Inc., another supplier with an extensive site.

Get deals on used TIG welders

Some vendors offer used, reconditioned or otherwise reclaimed pre-owned equipment for your business operations. Take a look to see how a deal on a discount TIG welder matches up to the offers of manufacturers selling them direct from the floor.

I recommend: Weld Plus Inc. has a pretty extensive operation re-selling used welders and welding equipment. You can see some floor photos and other information on the site. Buyers can also browse inventory and compare TIG welders or view featured sales. Sutton-Garten Co. sells welders, supplies and gases for MIG and TIG welding and other systems. Find used components for sale on the site.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Evaluate peripherals. When looking for a deal on discount TIG welding machines, consider how many of the attendant accessories will be included. Is safety gear available? Will the deal include all of the elements (such as shielding gas, if applicable, electrodes, power supplies, etc.) that you will need? Get these details down on your search for TIG welders to make informed choices.