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TIG WELDING CARBON STEEL 1G 18GA BUTT

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WELD PROCESS = TIG, GTAW, GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING

METAL TYPE = CARBON STEEL

THICKNESS = .043”  

WELD TYPE = GROOVE WELD

JOINT TYPE = BUTT

POSITION = 1G FLAT

AMPERAGE = MACHINE SET TO 55 AMPS using FOOT PEDAL  

TUNGSTEN = 2% LANTHANATED, 3/32"

FILLER WIRE = .045” ER70S2

POLARITY = DCEN

GAS FLOW = 20 CFH argon

CUP SIZE =  8

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS =   

PRE FLOW = .2 SEC

POST FLOW = 11 SEC

TIPS: KEEP A TIGHT ARC 

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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