TIG Welding Stainless Shaft Buildup Repair

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

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


METAL TYPE = 304 STAINLESS STEEL  


THICKNESS = 2 INCH

WELD TYPE =  BUILD UP PASSES

JOINT TYPE = BUILD UP PASSES

POSITION = FLAT

AMPERAGE = 120-150 AMPS CONTROLLED WITH FOOT PEDAL  

TUNGSTEN = 2% LANTHANATED, 3/32"

FILLER WIRE = 3/32” ER308L

POLARITY = DCEN

GAS FLOW = 20 CFH argon

CUP SIZE =  8

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS =    

PRE FLOW = .2 SEC

POST FLOW = 11 SEC

TIPS: GET THE PUDDLE MOVING WITHIN 3 SECONDS.

LET COOL TO BELOW 250F BETWEEN PASSES TO MAINTAIN STAINLESS PROPERTIES

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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