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Welding stinless steel
Rudy - 30/12/06 at 08:42 PM

Hi friends,
wich kind of gas does I have to use for welding stainless steel? May I use argon-co as I use for welding steel?
And for aly, wich kind of gas?
( I use mig/mag welder)

chaders - 30/12/06 at 08:50 PM

Hi Just joined the forum I am a welder by trade. You will need pure argon/99% for mig Cheers.

gazza285 - 30/12/06 at 08:51 PM

Pure argon for both stainless and aluminium.

Alex B - 30/12/06 at 08:52 PM

Pure Argon

Alex

Rudy - 30/12/06 at 08:53 PM

Thankyou very much!

mark chandler - 30/12/06 at 10:05 PM

If you want a good finish on both sides you will need to back gas, the join.


Rgds Mark