Jul 15, 2023 · In addition virtually all MIG guns have a higher duty cycle on pure CO2 vs an argon mix. This is due to CO2 being an active gas and Argon being inert.

Jul 31, 2015 · Therefore, I anticipate using the same Argon shielding gas with both welders. Anyway, I've previously used the MIG welder solely with flux-core wire and I have a lot left on the spool.

Jan 30, 2017 · Argon and C25 are just about only used for welding so those probably would need to be imported. Even scuba tank compressors could fill CO2 welding tanks if you have a source to …

May 8, 2012 · Zap has posted a link to this in the past but for the lazy SOB's who ask anyway, here are the sizes of cylinder most common to find at home or in a small shop. Please note dimensions are …

Jun 5, 2012 · Is it ok to use a regular air hose couplers on my Argon regulator and the back of my welder? I want to use air hoses to run gas to my welder, so I can leave my large Argon tank secured …

Dec 23, 2016 · I have a small crack in a stainless sink. In a pinch, is it possible to get away with 75/25 argon/co2 mix OR, straight argon??? Thanks, Pete

Argon is the cheapest and most effective means for most inert gassing. In truth, gas cost is chump change. At 6.5 cents a cubic foot, an entire 1000 gallon headspace full of argon costs nine bucks. A …

Jan 24, 2007 · You can use 100 percent argon, but you will not be satisfied with the bead you get when welding mild steel. Because Argon has a low thermal conductivity, you will end up with a finger-like …

Mar 29, 2014 · I had originally considered bad argon in the first place as either the reason for this porosity or one of the reasons because a while back someone told me they had problems with argon …

Aug 3, 2013 · If you want an argon cylinder, anything with a # 580 style valve will work for you. Those are used for the high pressure gases such as argon, helium, nitrogen and the like.