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Clear cups ?
Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2015 12:06 pm
by LIGOOMBA
I just seen Jodie's last video and seen he was using a clear cup.Anyone else use them ? I've seen them here and there .I don't know much about them.It seems like you get a better view of the puddle .Is that the advantage .Pardon the dumb question.Still new to tig.
Re: Clear cups ?
Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2015 1:48 pm
by Artie F. Emm
It's part of a gas lens arrangement that allows more tungsten stick-out, and better visibility- to the camera as well, which I believe is part of Jody's rationale for using it. I have not used one, but I hear they're on the pricey side.
Re: Clear cups ?
Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2015 2:01 pm
by gamble
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I rock one it's cool but not necessary
Re: Clear cups ?
Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2015 9:59 am
by SmartDave
As a person new to TIG welding I started with one on my CK20 and I found that I could see the puddle very well. I then tried a standard stubby aluma cup and surprisingly found I could see the puddle just as well.
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Re: Clear cups ?
Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2015 1:18 pm
by cal50
LIGOOMBA wrote:I just seen Jodie's last video and seen he was using a clear cup.Anyone else use them ? I've seen them here and there .I don't know much about them.It seems like you get a better view of the puddle .Is that the advantage .Pardon the dumb question.Still new to tig.
Large shield gas area / envelope , useful for titanium.
(They look cool also)
Re: Clear cups ?
Posted: Sat Feb 07, 2015 1:22 pm
by Rick_H
SmartDave wrote:As a person new to TIG welding I started with one on my CK20 and I found that I could see the puddle very well. I then tried a standard stubby aluma cup and surprisingly found I could see the puddle just as well.
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Very true.... CK makes the jumbo gas saver in both glass and alumina...1-1/8" cup