Welding question: Argon for MIG?, Yes, I'm asking a welding question |
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Welding question: Argon for MIG?, Yes, I'm asking a welding question |
Series9 |
May 28 2005, 07:50 PM
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Lesbians taste like chicken. Group: Members Posts: 5,444 Joined: 22-August 04 From: DeLand, FL Member No.: 2,602 Region Association: South East States |
I just got a MIG welder to keep my TIG company in the garage.
Can I use 100% argon with the MIG? I've been through a few welding books and can't find a good answer. Most of the opinions suggest that CO2 mix is used to save money over pure argon, but don't really say wheather or not 100% argon is appropriate for MIG welding. If I can have one bottle, it would be easier. |
David_S |
May 28 2005, 09:58 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 430 Joined: 11-May 03 From: Dimmitt, Tx Member No.: 680 Region Association: Southwest Region |
When I got my MIG, the welding shop told me that Argon will work, but the CO2 mix will not spatter as bad, will not warp the metal as bad, and the penetration will be better than with Argon when welding steel. I have never tried MIG with Argon, but I did find out several years ago that you can't TIG with CO2 mix !!!
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