2007-01-27 17:13:46 · 4 answers · asked by fish guy 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
about 20#. Since you only asked about the shielding gas pressure, that is what I initially reponded to. There are settings for both gas pressure and flow rate. These can vary depending upon the welding position, metal type/thickness, type of gas used, and conditions (wind, drafts etc.) My welding instructor told us that 20-20 is a good place to start (20 psi, 20cfm flow). I have produced good welds using Argon gas at about 25psi, and 22-24 cfm flow rate for welds in the flat position that are done in a welding booth (no wind). Every machine and welding setup/condition is somewhat different. It is usually a good idea to do some practice welds to find the best combination that works for that machine and setup. Make a note of what works, and stick with that for that setup. There is good info on online (Lincoln Electric, Miller, etc.). Hope this helps. Good luck!
2007-01-27 17:19:03 · answer #1 · answered by Peachfish Whiskerbiscuit 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Mig Welding Gas Pressure
2016-11-15 03:36:38 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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When MIG welding, what PSI should I set the shielding gas at?
2015-08-18 06:49:22 · answer #3 · answered by Quincy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are setting the gas flow for cubic feet not psi and the cfh setting will vary depending on the wire size, type, type of steel, whether you're inside or out and many other factors. A good setting to start off with for a novice would be somewhere between 25-30 cfh. the more wind in the area the higher the setting needs to be. Also a major factor will be the type of gas that you are using. go to millerwelds or lincolnelectric and you will find some average settings for what you are wekding with.
2007-01-28 06:37:01 · answer #4 · answered by Scott M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not a professional welder but from what I have read, the pressure to the flow rater should be about 25 PSI and the flow rater should be between 10 and 20 CFH. I have a small Snap-on welder that I usually run at 15 Cubic Foot per Hour.
2007-01-28 00:51:55 · answer #5 · answered by Ret68 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read your owner's manual and see what kind of bottles you can connect to. Then go down to the welding supply store if you have one close by and ask for prices and recommendations. There are different mixes of usually argon and CO2.
2016-03-20 05:40:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋