THICK STAINLESS FREE HAND WEAVE TIG FINGER SOCKET WELD SETTINGS

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WELD PROCESS = TIG, GTAW, GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING,

METAL TYPE = 304 STAINLESS STEEL

THICKNESS = 2 INCH

WELD TYPE = FILLET

JOINT TYPE = SOCKET WELD MOCK UP

POSITION = 2F

AMPERAGE = 170 AMPS CONTROLLED WITH FOOT PEDAL

TUNGSTEN = 2% LANTHANATED, 3/32"

FILLER WIRE = 1/8” ER308L

POLARITY = DCEN

GAS FLOW = 20 CFH argon

CUP SIZE = 8

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS =

PRE FLOW = .2 SEC

POST FLOW = 11 SEC

TIPS: GET MOVING TO AVOID HEAT BUILDUP LET COOL TO BELOW 250F BETWEEN PASSES TO MAINTAIN STAINLESS PROPERTIES

Aim for an arc length that is equal or less than the diameter of your tungsten electrode. Torch angle can be forgiving provided your arc length is tight.

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