Where should I start?
Find a suggested TIG starting amperage for your selected pipe setup.
For TIG welders in the field
TIG welding
calculator.
Built for
the field.
TIG starting settings, visual pass estimates and practical pipework tools—all in one place.
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Created by X3M TIG
Web · iOS · Android
Coming soon. Currently in testing.
Starting amperage guidanceBack purge + joint prepPipework tools in one app
A quicker starting point
The setup questions
you need help with.
Find a purge-flow starting point.
Bring suggested back-purge flow settings into view alongside your setup.
Bring the joint details together.
Keep joint-preparation guidance, root gap and pipe details close at hand.
More tools. Less switching.
Everyday pipework tools.
One place to find them.
Alongside TIG setup guidance, WeldBud brings together practical tools for welders and pipefitters in the field.
Estimate pipe weight.
Use the pipe weight calculator for a quick reference estimate from the pipe details you enter.
Keep the sequence handy.
Refer to bolt-up sequences while checking the approved bolting procedure for your assembly.
Convert without leaving the app.
Convert imperial and metric values for a quick reference without switching apps.
Inside WeldBud
From your setup
to the next step.
Welding setup results
Find suggested starting-point guidance for amperage, filler rod, shielding gas and back purge alongside your selected setup.
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TIG bead & pass estimator
Explore an estimated pass sequence with a visual bead layout.
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Before we launch
A few things
to know.
Who is WeldBud for?
WeldBud is a TIG (GTAW) welding calculator and field-tool app created by X3M TIG. It is being built for pipe welders who want quick access to suggested starting settings, reference calculations and practical pipework tools.
Does WeldBud replace my WPS or QC instructions?
No. WeldBud’s recommended settings are starting-point suggestions, not an approved welding procedure or a guarantee of code compliance. Your approved WPS, applicable codes, project specifications and QC instructions take priority. Resolve any differences before using a suggested setting.
What starting-point guidance does WeldBud provide?
The app brings together suggested TIG starting amperage, back-purge flow settings, joint-preparation guidance and a bead and pass estimator.
Which other tools are included?
WeldBud’s integrated tools include a pipe weight calculator, bolt-up sequence references and an imperial/metric unit converter. The app is still in testing, and final launch details will be confirmed before release.
How do launch notifications work?
“Notify me at launch” opens a draft email to info@weldbud.com. You choose whether to send it. This page does not collect your email address or automatically add you to a mailing list. If your email app does not open, send your request to that address yourself.
Can I use the app yet?
Not yet. WeldBud is still being tested. We’ll add access and download links here as each version becomes available.
Where will WeldBud be available?
Web, iOS and Android versions are planned. A release date has not been announced.
Can I share feedback or ask a question?
Yes. Email info@weldbud.com with your questions or feedback.
Created by X3M TIG
WeldBud — a TIG welding calculator for welders in the field.
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