as i am new to tig and trying to find out all i can i came across this site which is very interesting and helpful so i thought i would post the link here for others to read http://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/tig-welding.html there is a bit on ther recomending a 50/50 mix of argon/helium for welding ally which i have never heard mentioned before but like i said before i am new and still trying to learn all i can.so i hope this my be of use to others like myself just starting out.