Welding filler metal guide - stainless steels
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Tungsten choice is Important as well. 2 % Thoriated tungsten is mainly used for what we work on most (Carbon Steel and Stainless) If you switch to Aluminum where your probably using AC Curretn then thats a whole other ball of wax. Welding is all setup. The actual weld itsself is a result of proper preparation.
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Tungsten choice is Important as well. 2 % Thoriated tungsten is mainly used for what we work on most (Carbon Steel and Stainless) If you switch to Aluminum where your probably using AC Curretn then thats a whole other ball of wax. Welding is all setup. The actual weld itsself is a result of proper preparation.
I am using .2% as well. I will try the gas lens, and go from there. I feel the prep is good... wiring the metal, then acetone.
I just need to dial in the amps. What do you guys use for 16ga stainless?
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16 gauge is pretty damn thin ,how long of a bead are you making.why i ask is by the time you go a half inch or more that material is very hot ,which actually will give you an idea about the heat.
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I use 309L and 316L for the majority of my steel welding (depends on the actual weld itself). I also use a #12 gas lens for the majority of my welding, however space constraints make me use a #7-8 sometimes.
On the quenching comment, I don't completely agree with that. I've been quenching parts for years, and they get battled tested quite extensively without any failures (knock on wood). I think its all in the prep work, and depends on the parts/steel you're welding. in my case its 304ss.
On the quenching comment, I don't completely agree with that. I've been quenching parts for years, and they get battled tested quite extensively without any failures (knock on wood). I think its all in the prep work, and depends on the parts/steel you're welding. in my case its 304ss.