TIG WELDING STAINLESS PULSE SETTINGS 1/8" SHEET TO PIPE

The video below shows several different pulse settings for different metals, thickness, and applications

Pulse TIG settings can be very beneficial but are not always needed

...Introducing the New WeldMonger Challenger TIG kit that includes the most frequently used Cups. 

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A big part of tig welding stainless steel is heat control.

Sometimes pulse settings can help prevent excessive build up of heat.

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

METAL TYPE = 304L STAINLESS STEEL  

THICKNESS =  .125” PLATE TO TUBE

WELD TYPE =  FILLET

JOINT TYPE = TUBE TO PLATE

POSITION = 2F

AMPERAGE = 150  AMPS.  

TUNGSTEN = 2% LANTHANATED, 3/32"

FILLER WIRE = 3/32” ER308L

POLARITY = DCEN

GAS FLOW = 20CFH argon

CUP SIZE =  8

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS =    PULSE SETTINGS 1PPS, BACKGROUND CURRENT 20%, PULSE ON TIME 50%

PRE FLOW = .2 SEC

POST FLOW = 11 SEC

TIPS: GET THE PUDDLE MOVING WITHIN 3 SECONDS to avoid heat buildup

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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