WELD PROCESS = TIG, GTAW, GAS TUNGSTEN ARC WELDING,
METAL TYPE = 304L STAINLESS STEEL
THICKNESS = .050"
WELD TYPE = EDGE WELD
JOINT TYPE = EDGE
POSITION = FLAT
AMPERAGE = 15-18 AMPS.
MACHINE SET TO 30 AMPS CONTROLLED WITH FOOT PEDAL
TUNGSTEN = 2% LANTHANATED, 3/32"
FILLER WIRE = .045” ER308L
POLARITY = DCEN
GAS FLOW = 20 CFH argon
CUP SIZE = 8
ADDITIONAL SETTINGS =
PRE FLOW = .2 SEC
POST FLOW = 11 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.