AC vs DC Welding: Differences, Uses, and Polarity
Understand AC and DC welding output, DCEN/DCEP polarity, TIG and stick applications, arc blow, process compatibility, and common setup mistakes.
Practical welding terminology, process comparisons, machine features, joint concepts, and workshop reference guides.
Understand AC and DC welding output, DCEN/DCEP polarity, TIG and stick applications, arc blow, process compatibility, and common setup mistakes.
Follow a safe welding machine setup sequence for input power, leads, polarity, work clamp, gas, wire, rods, tungsten, starting settings, test welds, and shutdown.