TIG BRAZING CARBON STEEL .063" WALL SQUARE TUBE PULSE SETTINGS

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Tig brazing is a useful process but you need to be aware that its not as strong as using er70s6 or s2.

It is very useful for making temporary fixtures as well as for ornamental applications like industrial furniture 

TIG BRAZING SETTINGS

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


METAL TYPE = COLD ROLLED STEEL

THICKNESS =  .063" 

WELD TYPE = GROOVE

JOINT TYPE = BUTT SQUARE TUBE

POSITION = FLAT

AMPERAGE = MACHINE SET TO 120 AMPS USING PULSE SETTINGS CONTROLLED WITH FOOT PEDAL

ACTUAL AMPERAGE READOUT WAS 65-75

TUNGSTEN = 2% LANTHANATED, 3/32"

FILLER WIRE = 3/32” SILICON BRONZE

POLARITY = DCEN

GAS FLOW = 20 CFH argon

CUP SIZE =  10

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS =    PULSE SETTINGS   2PPS, 33% BACKGROUND CURRENT, 33% 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.  

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