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TST450-60HX25V - Tip Tig TST 450 Hot Wire TIG Welding System

Packaging: 1 Per Ea
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OVERVIEW

The Speed of MIG, The Quality of TIG

Tired of the slow pace of traditional TIG welding but can't sacrifice quality? The Tip Tig TST450 is built to change the way you weld. This machine gives you the best of both worlds: the high travel speeds and deposition rates you'd expect from a MIG welder, but with the clean, precise, and spatter-free finish of TIG. It works by feeding a preheated wire into the puddle while vibrating it slightly. This agitation makes the puddle more fluid, allowing it to wet out perfectly against the sidewalls, so you don't have to fight the puddle or worry about fusion issues.

Built for Comfort and Continuous Welding

The TST450 isn't just about speed; it's about making your job easier. The semi-automatic wire feed means you don't have to manually feed rod, freeing up your hand and reducing the fatigue that comes with all-day TIG welding. The torch is designed to be ergonomic and lightweight despite the high amperage capability. Because the wire is hot when it hits the puddle, the arc is smoother and more stable, even on difficult alloys like Stainless Steel or Inconel. With a 100% duty cycle at 450 Amps, this machine won't quit on you, no matter how thick the material or how long the shift. The Standard System comes ready to roll with everything you need to start laying down perfect beads immediately.

Additional Information
Brand:Tip Tig
Amperage:450
Weld Process:TIG (GTAW)
Input Phase:3-Phase
Cooling Method:Water Cooled
Process Type:Hot Wire TIG
Duty Cycle:100%
Wire Feed Speed Range:Dynamic
Applications:Pipe Welding, Pressure Vessels, Aerospace, Nuclear
Packaging Description:1 Per Ea

INCLUDED

  • TST450 Power Source
  • Hot Wire Feeder Unit
  • Water Cooling System
  • Integrated Cart
  • 25ft Torch Package
  • Ground Cable & Clamp
  • Interconnection Cables
  • Gas Regulator/Flowmeter

APPLICATIONS

  • Code-quality Pipe Welding (ASME B31.1, B31.3)
  • Pressure Vessel Fabrication
  • Heat Exchanger Manufacturing
  • Aerospace and Defense Components
  • Nuclear Power Plant Maintenance
  • Offshore and Marine Fabrication
  • Processing of Exotic Alloys (Duplex, Hastelloy, Titanium)

FAQ

The TST450 uses Hot Wire technology which preheats the filler metal and applies a mechanical vibration (dynamic feed) to the wire. This increases deposition rates by up to 400% compared to manual TIG while improving weld quality.

No, the Tip Tig TST450 uses standard solid MIG/TIG wire spools available from any major manufacturer, reducing consumable costs.

The machine is rated for a 100% duty cycle at 450 Amps, allowing for continuous operation in heavy industrial environments.

Tip Tig systems are primarily designed for DC welding of ferrous and non-ferrous alloys like Steel, Stainless, and Inconel. For Aluminum, specific AC variants or setups may be required; check specific model capabilities.

Despite being a 450A system, the torch is designed to be ergonomic. Since the wire feeding is automated, the welder experiences less fatigue compared to manual feeding.

The dynamic wire oscillation agitates the weld pool, breaking surface tension. This ensures excellent sidewall fusion and porosity reduction, virtually eliminating lack-of-fusion defects.

The Standard System typically includes the power source, the hot wire feeder unit, a water cooler, the torch package (often 25ft), ground assembly, and the cart.

One of the major benefits of the TST450 process is the elimination of spatter and silica islands, often removing the need for inter-pass grinding or cleaning.