TIG Welder Settings for Walking the Cup on Thick Stainless Steel
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WELD PROCESS = TIG, GTAW, GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING,
METAL TYPE = 304 STAINLESS STEEL
THICKNESS = 2 INCH
WELD TYPE = FILLET
JOINT TYPE = SOCKET WELD MOCK UP
POSITION = 2F
AMPERAGE = 170 AMPS CONTROLLED WITH FOOT PEDAL
TUNGSTEN = 2% LANTHANATED, 3/32"
FILLER WIRE = 1/8” ER308L
POLARITY = DCEN
GAS FLOW = 20 CFH argon
CUP SIZE = 8
ADDITIONAL SETTINGS =
PRE FLOW = .2 SEC
POST FLOW = 11 SEC
TIPS: SELECT A CUP SIZE THAT WILL ALLOW WALKING THE CUP EASILY
LET COOL TO BELOW 250F BETWEEN PASSES TO MAINTAIN STAINLESS PROPERTIES
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.
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