It is important to know the ins and outs of your Jumbo Tig Cups, whether you are a novice welder or an experienced welder. Tig cups are an essential part of the welding process and the Jumbo Tig Cups are no different. 

Introduction

When welding reactive materials, it is extremely important to use a large cup to increase gas coverage. Materials such as Stainless Steel and Titanium, will get contaminated from the atmospheric air which causes a weaker, ugly and grey weld and it will also weld poorly. In this post we will show you how to set up your torch with the Jumbo cups and how to set up the correct gas flow to help you get the best possible weld. 

Set Up

1.Parts Needed

• Back cap
• Stubby Collet
• Stubby Gas Lens
• Jumbo Cup
• Tungsten Electrode

 2. How to set up your torch

Another plus of the jumbo cups is that due to its increased size, you can significantly increase the tungsten stickout. What this means is that the optimal Tungsten stickout is equal to that of the diameter of the cup. For example, the diameter of a #16 cup is 25mm, therefore the optimal tungsten stickout will also be 25mm. Keep in mind that all cup sizes are measured in ¹⁄₁₆ of an inch, meaning that a #12 cup is ¹²⁄₁₆ of a inch on the inside. 

How to correctly set up the gas flow

The correct calculation for gas flow is as follows:

Cup size x 2= CFM

For Example:

The calculations for a #12 cup will be #12 x 2= 24 CFM

This is a vital step in the set-up process. Improper gas flow risks damaging the cup and your weld.

Final Thoughts

At the end of the day, the Jumbo Gas Tig Cups is a great addition to any welder’s supply. It increases gas coverage effortlessly and with our easy steps, installation can be a breeze for even the newest of welders. And luckily for you, we sell a wide range of Tig Cups for you to shop for.