TIG 315 AC/DC Pulse TIG Welding Machine for Aluminium and Stainless Steel

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TIG 315 AC/DC · pulse TIG + MMA

One AC/DC TIG welding machine for aluminium, stainless and steel.

The TIG 315 AC/DC is a 415 V three-phase inverter pulse TIG welder with HF start and MMA. AC for aluminium, DC for stainless and carbon steel, 5 to 315 A, pulse from 0.5 to 500 Hz, and adjustable slope, crater and gas timing. Add an AquaWeld water cooler for long runs with a water-cooled torch.

  • AC + DCAluminium and steel
  • 0.5–500 HzPulse frequency
  • 5–315 ATIG current
  • Water-cooledTorch ready
AluminiumAluminium alloysStainless steelCarbon steelCopperTitanium

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Overview

AC or DC

Why an AC/DC TIG welding machine welds aluminium and steel alike

Pick a mode to see what the arc is doing.

EP (cleaning)EN (penetration)AC · balance adjustable

ACAC TIG

Aluminium and alloys

AC breaks the oxide skin on aluminium on the electrode-positive half cycle and puts heat into the plate on the negative half. HF start lights the arc without touching the tungsten to the work.

  • Aluminium sheet and plate
  • Aluminium alloys
  • HF non-contact start
  • Pulse on AC
EP (cleaning)EN (penetration)AC · more EN = deeper, narrower bead

ENAC balance

Balance control

Shift the balance toward electrode negative for a narrower, deeper bead and longer tungsten life; toward positive for more cleaning on dirty or oxidised aluminium.

  • Narrower bead
  • Less tungsten balling
  • More cleaning when needed
  • Set by one knob
EP (cleaning)EN (penetration)DC EN · steady, deep penetration

DCDC TIG

Steel, stainless, copper, titanium

Steady electrode-negative output for deep, controlled penetration on ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Pulse DC keeps heat down on thin stainless so the sheet stays flat.

  • Stainless steel
  • Carbon steel
  • Copper and titanium
  • Pulse DC for thin sheet
See it weld

TIG 315 AC/DC in action

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TIG 315 AC/DC overview
Same settings, 3 mm to 19 mm aluminium
Pulse mode on aluminium
The weld cycle

Every stage of the arc is on a knob

From the first puff of argon to the last second of post-flow, the TIG 315 AC/DC lets you shape the arc for the joint in front of you.

Pre-flow0–5 sStartcurrentUp slope0–10 sPeak / base pulse0.5–500 HzDown slope0–10 sCratercurrentPost-flow0.1–20 sgas ongas on, arc off
  • Pre-flowGas before the arcShield the tungsten and the start point. 0–5 s.
  • Start and up slopeSoft arc startStart current, then a 0–10 s ramp so thin edges do not blow through.
  • PulsePeak and base currentPeak melts, base cools. 5–315 A, 10–90% width, 0.5–500 Hz.
  • Down slope, crater, post-flowClean finishRamp down over 0–10 s to a crater current, then 0.1–20 s of gas to cool the tungsten.
Pulse TIG

Pulse from 0.5 to 500 Hz: less heat, flatter sheet, finer beads

Pulse alternates between a peak current that melts and a base current that lets the pool cool. The result is less distortion on thin stainless and aluminium, a controlled pool out of position, and the stacked-dime bead TIG welders want.

Low frequency, 0.5–10 Hz

Time your filler dab to each pulse. Good for thin sheet, out-of-position work and a visible ripple pattern.

High frequency, up to 500 Hz

The arc stiffens and narrows. Good for fine edges, corner joints and keeping heat out of the surrounding metal.

Front panel

Every setting in front of you, no menus

TIG 315 AC/DC front panel: ammeter, AC frequency, welding and pulse current, pulse frequency and width, 2T/4T, MMA/DC/AC selector, AC balance, initial current, slopes, crater current and post-flow123456789101112
  1. 1
    Digital ammeterSet current reads before you strike the arc.
  2. 2
    AC frequencyTightens or widens the AC arc cone on aluminium.
  3. 3
    Welding current5–315 A TIG, 10–300 A MMA.
  4. 4
    Pulse current, frequency and widthPeak 5–315 A, 0.5–500 Hz, 10–90% width on three knobs.
  5. 5
    Pulse on/offSwitch pulse in for thin sheet and out for thick plate.
  6. 6
    2T / 4THold-to-weld or latch for long seams.
  7. 7
    MMA / DC TIG / AC TIGOne selector for all three processes.
  8. 8
    AC balanceCleaning action versus penetration.
  9. 9
    Initial currentSoft start before the up slope.
  10. 10
    Up slope and down slope0–10 s each, on two knobs.
  11. 11
    Crater currentFills the crater at the end of the seam.
  12. 12
    Post-flow0.1–20 s of shielding after the arc stops.
TIG 315 AC/DC lower front: torch connector, water output, gas output, torch control socket and work clamp socket12345
Connections

Torch, gas, water and work clamp on the front

  1. 1
    Torch connector (−)Dinse socket for the TIG torch or MMA holder.
  2. 2
    Water outputCoolant feed to a water-cooled torch, from the AquaWeld.
  3. 3
    Gas outputArgon to the torch.
  4. 4
    Torch control socketTrigger signal for 2T / 4T.
  5. 5
    Work clamp (+)Dinse socket for the earth cable.

Water output on the front panel. Connect an AquaWeld water cooler and a water-cooled torch for long seams at high current without stopping to let the torch cool.

Water cooling

Add an AquaWeld water cooler for all-day TIG at 315 A

An air-cooled torch heats up fast above 200 A. A water-cooled torch stays cool at full current, is lighter in the hand and uses a smaller torch head. The AquaWeld coolers plug into a 220 V socket, connect to the TIG 315 AC/DC with Ø8 mm quick couplers, and need no mains water line.

CompactAquaWeld 15 welding water cooler

AquaWeld 1515 L tank · 370 W pump

  • Cooling power 1.6 kW at 1 L/min
  • 32 m rated lift, 20 L/min max flow
  • 590 × 350 × 388 mm, 18 kg
  • Carry handle, rubber feet

WorkshopAquaWeld 20 water cooling unit for welding

AquaWeld 2020 L tank · 370 W pump

  • Cooling power 1.6 kW at 1 L/min
  • 42 m rated lift, 20 L/min max flow
  • 560 × 410 × 540 mm, 25 kg
  • Four castors, carry handle

  • Choose AquaWeld 15Hand-carried between jobs, shorter torch leads, one machine.
  • Choose AquaWeld 20Fixed workshop bay, longer leads or hotter shifts: the bigger tank runs cooler for longer.
  • Not sure?Send your torch lead length and hours per day on WhatsApp and our team will recommend one.
TIG 315 AC/DC rear panel: mains breaker, 415 V input, cooling fan and coolant connections12345
Rear panel

Three-phase in, forced air out

  1. 1
    Mains breakerOn/off three-phase breaker on the machine.
  2. 2
    415 V inputThree-phase AC 415 V ±15%, 50–60 Hz, 9.8 kVA at 100% duty.
  3. 3
    Cooling fanForced-air cooling of the IGBT inverter.
  4. 4
    Coolant inReturn from the torch to the water cooler.
  5. 5
    Coolant outFeed from the water cooler.
Weld samples

What the TIG 315 AC/DC puts down

Straight stainless steel TIG seam
Stainless seamDC TIG, clean colour
Stacked-dime aluminium TIG weld on a thick block beside the TIG 315 AC/DC
Aluminium blockAC TIG with pulse
Aluminium pipe T-joint welded with AC TIG
Aluminium pipe jointAC TIG around a saddle
Stainless steel box with TIG corner welds
Stainless boxPulse DC on thin sheet
TIG welding a circumferential seam on a stainless vessel
Vessel seamDC TIG, filler added
Aluminium plate during and after TIG welding
Aluminium plateDuring and after
DC TIG welding a carbon steel bar with filler rod
Carbon steelDC TIG with filler
TIG 315 AC/DC with TIG torch and earth clamp
In the box

What comes with the TIG 315 AC/DC

  • 1TIG 315 AC/DC power source
  • 2TIG torch with lead
  • 3Earth clamp with cable
  • 4Electrode holder with cable for MMA
  • 5Gas regulator with flow meter

Water-cooled torch and AquaWeld cooler are quoted as options. The exact scope of supply is confirmed on your quotation.

Applications

Who buys an AC/DC TIG welding machine

  • Stainless fabricationKitchen, dairy, pharma and food equipment with clean DC TIG seams.
  • Aluminium workBodies, tanks, frames and extrusions on AC TIG with HF start.
  • Pressure vessels and pipelinesRoot runs and circumferential seams with slope and crater control.
  • Bicycle and fitness framesThin-wall tube on pulse to keep distortion down.
  • Container and plant constructionLong seams with 4T latch and a water-cooled torch.
  • Repair and maintenanceMMA for site work, TIG for precision repairs.
TIG range

Which Cruxweld TIG welder is right for you?

See all TIG welding machines, or read our guides on aluminium welding problems and TIG welding problems.

This pageTIG 315 AC/DC5–315 A

  • AC + DC + MMA
  • 415 V three-phase
  • Pulse 0.5–500 Hz

TIG 400 AC/DCHeavier duty

  • AC + DC TIG
  • Three-phase
  • Water-cooled torch

DC TIG rangeSteel and stainless only

  • DC TIG inverters
  • Lower cost
  • No aluminium

Why Cruxweld

Why buy your AC/DC TIG welding machine from Cruxweld

  • GeM Registered OEM ManufacturerBuy direct with GST invoice and test certificate. Machine, torch, water cooler and consumables from one supplier.
  • Supported WorldwideSettings for your material and thickness from our technical team on WhatsApp and video call.
  • Consumables in stockTungsten, collets, cups and torch parts shipped from stock, so the machine keeps welding.

Get the TIG 315 AC/DC price

WhatsApp the material, thickness and hours per day. Our team replies with the right torch, cooler and a quotation.

Complete the station

Put your iTIG315ACDC on wheels. Meet the CARTO 3T.

A 3-tier welding trolley with a gas cylinder holder: the whole iTIG315ACDC station rolls to the job in one push and parks on braked casters. Rated 68 kg.

  • TIG set on the sloped top tray, panel facing you
  • Argon cylinder chained on the rear platform
  • Torch, filler rods and gloves on the hooks and middle shelf

Specifications

Technical data

TIG 315 AC/DC specifications

SpecificationTIG 315 AC/DC
General
ModeliTIG315ACDC
ProcessesAC TIG, DC TIG, pulse TIG, MMA
Input voltageAC 415 V ±15%, 3-phase, 50–60 Hz
Max input at 100% duty cycle9.8 kVA
Output
Welding current range, TIG5–315 A
Welding current range, MMA10–300 A
Welding current at 60% duty cycle315 A
Pulse and sequence
Pulse current5–315 A
Pulse width10–90%
Pulse frequency0.5–500 Hz
Gas pre-flow time0–5 s
Gas post-flow time0.1–20 s
Current up slope time0–10 s
Current down slope time0–10 s
Build
Degree of protectionIP23S
InsulationClass H
CoolingForced air; water output for water-cooled torch
Dimensions (L × W × H)556 × 325 × 350 mm
Weight (approx.)36 kg

Accessories

In the box

Supplied with the TIG 315 AC/DC

TIG 315 AC/DC with TIG torch and earth clamp
  • 1TIG 315 AC/DC power source · IGBT inverter, AC/DC pulse TIG and MMA, 415 V three-phase.
  • 2TIG torch with lead · Air-cooled as standard; water-cooled torch available for the AquaWeld.
  • 3Earth clamp with cable · Work return with Dinse connector.
  • 4Electrode holder with cable · For MMA stick welding, 10–300 A.
  • 5Gas regulator with flow meter · Argon regulator for the TIG shielding gas.

Optional with the machine

  • Water-cooled TIG torchFor long seams and sustained work near 315 A.
  • AquaWeld 15 water cooler15 L tank, 370 W pump, carry handle. See AquaWeld 15
  • AquaWeld 20 water cooling unit20 L tank, 370 W pump, castors. See AquaWeld 20
  • Tungsten, collets, cups and consumablesFrom stock on our spares page.

The exact scope of supply is confirmed on your quotation.

Description

Overview

TIG 315 AC/DC: one inverter for aluminium, stainless and steel

The TIG 315 AC/DC is a 415 V three-phase IGBT inverter TIG welding machine with AC output for aluminium and its alloys, DC output for carbon steel, stainless steel, copper and titanium, pulse on both, and MMA stick welding for site and repair work. It runs from 5 to 315 A in TIG and 10 to 300 A in MMA, starts the arc with HF so the tungsten never touches the work, and puts every stage of the weld cycle on a front-panel knob: pre-flow, start current, up slope, peak and base current, pulse frequency and width, down slope, crater current and post-flow.

Pulse TIG from 0.5 to 500 Hz lets you weld thin stainless and aluminium with less heat and less distortion, and gives the stacked-dime bead that stainless fabricators, bicycle and fitness-frame makers and food-equipment shops look for. AC balance sets how much of each cycle cleans the oxide and how much penetrates; AC frequency tightens the arc cone for narrow beads on aluminium.

A water output on the front panel connects to a water-cooled torch and an AquaWeld 15 or AquaWeld 20 cooler for all-day work at high current. The machine is IP23S rated with class H insulation, weighs about 36 kg and runs on forced-air cooling.

Typical users: stainless steel fabrication, aluminium bodies and tanks, pressure vessels and pipelines, bicycle and fitness equipment, container and plant construction, and maintenance shops that need TIG precision and MMA convenience in one machine. Supported Worldwide by our technical team on WhatsApp and video call.

Question & Answers

FAQ

AC/DC TIG welding machine: questions buyers ask

What is an AC/DC TIG welding machine?
A TIG welder that can output alternating current for aluminium and its alloys, and direct current for stainless steel, carbon steel, copper and titanium. The TIG 315 AC/DC does both, with pulse on either, and MMA stick welding as well.
Why do I need AC to TIG weld aluminium?
Aluminium has an oxide skin that melts at a much higher temperature than the metal under it. The electrode-positive half of the AC cycle breaks that oxide; the electrode-negative half puts heat into the plate. DC alone cannot do the cleaning.
What does AC balance do?
It sets how much of each AC cycle is electrode negative. More negative gives a narrower, deeper bead and longer tungsten life. More positive gives more cleaning on oxidised or dirty aluminium.
When should I use pulse?
On thin sheet, out of position, and on stainless where you want to keep heat and distortion down. Low frequency lets you time the filler to each pulse; high frequency stiffens the arc for fine edges.
Do I need a water-cooled torch?
For short welds at moderate current an air-cooled torch is fine. For long seams or sustained work near 315 A, a water-cooled torch with an AquaWeld 15 or AquaWeld 20 cooler keeps the torch cool and light. The TIG 315 AC/DC has a water output on the front panel.
What power supply does it need?
Three-phase AC 415 V ±15%, 50–60 Hz, with a maximum input of 9.8 kVA at 100% duty cycle.
Can it weld with stick electrodes?
Yes. The MMA mode gives 10–300 A for stick welding with an electrode holder.
How do I get the price?
WhatsApp +91 88008 82983 with your material, thickness and hours per day. Our team confirms the torch and cooler and sends a GST quotation.

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