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. |
cha914 |
May 30 2005, 08:04 PM
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MUSR 8 - 5lug conversion done wed - drive 500miles thrus Group: Members Posts: 739 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Austin, TX Member No.: 63 |
I have your same welder and run straight argon all the time...welds just fine...I have a TIG also, and it was easier to get the straight gas, plus straight argon is actually cheaper than the mix (at least where I shop), and not that much more than the co2. I havn't been able to notice a difference in the different gasses with a mig, but I also don't weld for a living...
Tony (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/welder.gif) |
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