TIG WELDING STAINLESS 18 GA OUTSIDE CORNER 2F CHILL BARS PULSE SETTINGS

Sometimes, in order to avoid distortion and discoloration on stainless, chill bars and pulse settings are worth the extra effort and time to set up

WELD PROCESS = TIG, GTAW, GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING, 

METAL TYPE = 304L STAINLESS STEEL  

THICKNESS =  .063" 

WELD TYPE =  FILLET

JOINT TYPE = CORNER

POSITION =1F

AMPERAGE = MACHINE SET TO 110 AMPS CONTROLLED USING PULSE SETTINGS ALONG WITH FOOT PEDAL

TUNGSTEN = 2% LANTHANATED, 3/32"

FILLER WIRE = NONE... AUTOGENOUS WELD

POLARITY = DCEN

GAS FLOW = 20 CFH argon

CUP SIZE =  8

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS =   PULSE SETTINGS 110 PEAK AMPS,  1.5 PPS, 30% PEAK PULSE, 5% BACKGROUND WITH CHILL BARS 

PRE FLOW = .2 SEC

POST FLOW = 11 SEC

TIPS: GET THE PUDDLE MOVING WITHIN 3 SECONDS.

Aim for an arc length that is equal or less than the diameter of your tungsten electrode.Torch angle can be forgiving provided your arc length is tight.