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welding stainless with a 120v Lincoln MIG machine |
VaccaRabite |
Mar 30 2023, 12:23 PM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,437 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Yes, I know people prefer to TIG stainless. I don't have that. I have the same 120v Lincoln welder that I have been using for the past 15 years.
I also have a set of SSIs that I can practice on and maybe repair before getting to the main task of adding an 02 bung to a different set of SSI pipes. So, what's the process? Gas mix? Obviously it needs to be really clean. Any specific filler spools I should be looking at? Zach |
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Mar 30 2023, 05:39 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,494 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
Just get some SS wire. I've welded bungs to 16ga SS tubing using the std 75/25 gas that I use for regular steel. No problems. Welded fine. SS is actually easier to weld than plain steel in my book. Start your arc on the bung close to the thinner SS tube and you'll be fine Zach. I've also welded the 3/8" steel exhaust flange off the headers on the Suby to 16ga SS with the same results and never a problem. Just concentrate the heat towards the thicker metal so you don't blow a hole the thinner tube. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
I can send you some SS wire if you want to try it out. |
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