After lots of experimenting with different techniques and settings using silicon bronze filler metal, these are the settings that I found to work best.
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WELD PROCESS = TIG, GTAW, GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING, TIG BRAZING
METAL TYPE = COLD ROLLED STEEL
THICKNESS = .100"
WELD TYPE = FILLET WELD
JOINT TYPE = CORNER
POSITION = 2F
AMPERAGE = 109 AMPS USING PULSE SETTINGS CONTROLLED WITH FOOT PEDAL
TUNGSTEN = 2% LANTHANATED, 3/32"
FILLER WIRE = 1/16” SILICON BRONZE
POLARITY = DCEN
GAS FLOW = 25 CFH argon
CUP SIZE = 12
ADDITIONAL SETTINGS = PULSE SETTINGS 200 AMPS ON MACHINE 1PPS, 30% BACKGROUND CURRENT, 50% ON TIME
PRE FLOW = .2 SEC
POST FLOW = 7 SEC
TIPS: KEEP A FAIRLY TIGHT ARC AND WATCH TORCH ANGLE
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.