Weldclass WeldForce WF-255MST - Shielding Gas for TIG Welding; Typical TIG Welding Settings

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13.1.3 Shielding Gas for TIG Welding
Shielding Gas Selection
Alloy
Shielding Gas
Carbon Steel
100% Argon
Stainless Steel
Nickel Alloy
Copper
Titanium
Table 23
13.1.4 Typical TIG Welding Settings
TIG Welding Settings For Steel
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 24