Weldclass Weldforce 202T - Shielding Gas for TIG Welding; Typical TIG Welding Settings

Weldforce 202T AC/DC
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12.1.3 Shielding Gas for TIG Welding
Shielding Gas Selection
Alloy
Shielding Gas
Carbon Steel
100% Argon
Stainless Steel
Nickel Alloy
Copper
Titanium
Aluminium
Table 13
12.1.4 Typical TIG Welding Settings
TIG Welding Settings For DC
Metal
Thickness
DC Current (Amps)
Tungsten
Electrode
Diameter
Filler Rod
Diameter
(if required)
Argon Gas
Flow Rate
L/min
Joint Type
Mild
Steel
Stainless
Steel
1.2mm
(0.045”)
45-55
30-45
1.0mm
(0.040”)
1.6mm
(1/16”)
5 - 10
Butt/ Corner
50-60
35-50
Lap / Fillet
1.6mm
(1/16”)
60-70
40-60
1.6mm
(1/16”)
1.6mm
(1/16”)
10 - 15
Butt/ Corner
70-90
50-70
Lap / Fillet
3.2mm
(1/8”)
80-100
65-85
1.6mm
(1/16”)
2.4mm
(3/32”)
10 - 15
Butt/ Corner
90-115
90-110
Lap / Fillet
Table 14
TIG Welding Settings For AC
Tungsten
Electrode
Diameter
AC Current (Amps)
Argon Gas
Flow Rate
L/min
Unbalanced
Wave
Balanced
Wave
1.0mm (0.040”)
15-80
20-60
5 - 10
1.6mm (1/16”)
70-150
60-120
10 - 15
2.4mm (3/32”)
140-235
100-180
10 - 15
Table 15