
Argon vs CO2 for MiG welding
Jul 15, 2023 · It is much cheaper and you get about 178 cubic feet of gas from a 20 lb CO2 cylinder which is actually smaller in size than an 80 cu ft 75/25 cylinder. In addition virtually all MIG guns have …
Flux-Core Wire AND Argon?? - weldingweb.com
Jul 31, 2015 · Therefore, I anticipate using the same Argon shielding gas with both welders. Anyway, I've previously used the MIG welder solely with flux-core wire and I have a lot left on the spool.
Food Grade Argon vs Regular Argon | WeldingWeb - Welding …
Argon is the cheapest and most effective means for most inert gassing. In truth, gas cost is chump change. At 6.5 cents a cubic foot, an entire 1000 gallon headspace full of argon costs nine bucks. A …
carry argon tanks, upright vs 'prone' - weldingweb.com
Mar 30, 2010 · need to get my argon tanks filled. I realize there are probably safety and legal reasons for carrying tanks upright (and possibly other reasons as well), but I'd *like* to leave those aside for the …
Tank pressures - what's normal? | WeldingWeb - Welding Community …
Jan 30, 2017 · Argon and C25 are just about only used for welding so those probably would need to be imported. Even scuba tank compressors could fill CO2 welding tanks if you have a source to …
How long does Argon last? | WeldingWeb - Welding Community for …
Aug 22, 2013 · Argon in a tank is a gas and it last at the rate you use it in cfh (cubic feet per hour). when it gone it's gone. Carbon dioxide is a liquid in the tank and it changes (vaporizes) to a gas as you use …
Anything special to TIG weld aluminized steel?
Jul 3, 2006 · I am going to be doing intercooler pipes out of aluminum mild steel - anything I need to know when joining to pipes together? TIG welder using 2% thoriated I have straight argon as well as …
Anyone ever traded a 20lb CO2 for argon at the welding...
Jul 8, 2018 · The 20lb CO2 tank is the size of a large B tank, nearly about 60 cu ft. Beside my 80 lb argon tank it's fatter, but shorter. Has anyone ever traded in a CO2 tank this size for argon/c25 tank …
A couple questions on gas for mig welding stainless
Jun 12, 2008 · Re: A couple questions on gas for mig welding stainless No O2 or CO2 in the mix when doing aluminum! Pure argon, or argon-helium mix, for use on aluminum.
bottle of Argon leaking or ? | WeldingWeb - Welding Community for …
Oct 10, 2011 · OK, I'm still very new to welding so am not sure: just got a 20l refill bottle of Argon and screwed the regulator on and left the bottle in the corner (I'm cleaning up and won't be doing any …