Auto Darkening Welding Helmets - What is a Cheap But Good Electronic Welding Mask?

Even a cheap auto darkening welding helmet will make you a better welder.

Does that sound like a Hype? It is not, and here is what I mean when I say an auto darkening welding helmet will make you better:

• When Mig welding, the mig gun does not care if you are ready when you pull trigger. Metal melts  immediately even if you slip a half inch off the seam while you are nodding your helmet. Given the fact the mig welders sometimes start colder than we wish, it is a huge benefit to have the wire aimed at precisely the point you want to begin the weld.


• When tig welding small precise parts like aerospace parts, or medical devices, or even grandmas antique pot metal hood ornament for her old Chrysler, sometimes you cant afford to miss the arc strike. There might be threads that could get messed up, thin seal material, or just a polished finish you dont want to have to re-polish.  Being able to see exactly where the tungsten is pointing and to hold exactly the right tip to work distance lets you pinpoint the arc right where you want it.


• For Stick welding aka Arc Welding, who wants arc strikes outside of the weld zone? If you are taking a welding certification test, arc strikes all over the place is a sure way to fail  and cause you to miss out on a job opportunity. Again, being able to strike the arc exactly where you want it is a big deal.

 
Now once you get that arc start out of the way, its all up to your welding technique and skill because an auto darkening helmet will not make you a good welder if you are not good  already...but it will make you better.

So where can I get a cheap but good Electronic Welding Mask?

Here is some tips for shopping for a cheap electronic welding mask:

• Shop the internet for  terms like "cheap auto darkening welding helmet"


• Only Use websites that allow consumers to post product reviews


• Only buy a cheap autodarkening helmet if it meets or exceeds these specifications...darkens in 1/25,000 second, adjustable shade from 9-12, adjustable sensitivity and delay controls.


• Shop only at reputable sites that have a good return policy


• When you find a cheap electronic welding helmet with excellent user reviews that has these specs, you can buy with confidence.