i have a lincoln 175 running 10 l/min 100% argon with .035 stainless wire.setting A-2.5 my welds are really tall and bulky also there is a constant pop when i try and weld stainless new to this can someone please help am i holding gun to far off or what.
2007-12-13 07:05:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
If the welds are tall and bulky, the temp is too low and you are "cold welding". OR, you are moving too slow. You are not fusing the metal. Make sure the surface is clean.
2007-12-13 08:46:41 · answer #1 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You need to have an Argon/Ox/CO2 mix when welding stainless, not pure argon for good results. A good gas supplier will give you info. Argon 100% will do it but it wont be pretty!
2007-12-13 07:37:22 · answer #2 · answered by rupe01 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Too cold ,Too slow ,Wire old ,Tip Plugged, Tip to small, Wire feeder to loose-tight, Hose kinked, Argon fine, pressure to high. Gun too far away, TIG is best to use. Very time consuming if on long runs.
2007-12-13 08:54:41 · answer #3 · answered by todd 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if you really want to get into stainless tig is best rupe 01 is right on the gas mix
2007-12-13 07:43:15 · answer #4 · answered by the jeremy vile show 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋