How Do You Choose the Right Welding Helmet Shade?

[piwopok]

Hello everyone.

I’m getting more serious about welding and I’m still trying to understand how to choose the right lens darkness for different jobs. I mostly work with MIG and stick welding, but I may start doing some TIG work as well.

I’ve seen people recommend different settings depending on the amperage, material, and welding process, so I’m not sure what a good starting point is. How do you decide which welding helmet shade to use for each type of welding?

Is it better to use an auto-darkening helmet with adjustable shade settings, or is a fixed shade still practical? Any advice from experienced welders would be appreciated.

 

[piwopok]

Hello everyone.

I’m getting more serious about welding and I’m still trying to understand how to choose the right lens darkness for different jobs. I mostly work with MIG and stick welding, but I may start doing some TIG work as well.

I’ve seen people recommend different settings depending on the amperage, material, and welding process, so I’m not sure what a good starting point is. How do you decide which welding helmet shade to use for each type of welding?

Is it better to use an auto-darkening helmet with adjustable shade settings, or is a fixed shade still practical? Any advice from experienced welders would be appreciated.

thanks in advance for any help

 

[Whitetrashrocker]

Helmets are getting cheaper.
Get a quality one. You only have one set of eyes.
Auto darkening is awesome.
Set the shade to the darkest but where you can still see the puddle clearly under the arc.
Every one is different as to where they like their settings.