that looks like its really hot. but its not so much about amps but rather your travel speed. travel speed is what puts heat into a part. i think your going way to slow. with stainless its get it to puddle then go go go. it can be a challenge to keep up with it. Made some adjustments. Nothing to wri...

that looks like its really hot. but its not so much about amps but rather your travel speed. travel speed is what puts heat into a part. i think your going way to slow. with stainless its get it to puddle then go go go. it can be a challenge to keep up with it. Made some adjustments. Nothing to wri...

songer121 wrote:Move faster and turn ur argon up to 20 cfh. Also i personally like using a #12 cup or bigger on ss.

I turned the gas up to 20-22 and the color/shine improved some. Added an aluminum heat sink underneath. Still need some more coverage so I ordered a Fupa 12.


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that looks like its really hot. but its not so much about amps but rather your travel speed. travel speed is what puts heat into a part. i think your going way to slow. with stainless its get it to puddle then go go go. it can be a challenge to keep up with it. I bet it was slower than I’m use to w...

1/4" is pretty heavy for practice, not to mention expensive. Grab some 11 ga sheet, and some 1/8-3/16" flat stock. Stainless consumes heat and doesn't let go. It warps like a byatch too. Running stringer beads is pretty hard to control heat input on thin stainless sheet. You really need t...

1/16" sheet is very thin to use for practice, that's why your getting dark welds, and a lot of warpage. If you can clamp the sheet onto an aluminum plate (as a heat sink) that would help. Good to know. Is that why I’m getting the concave beads void of filler? I’ll grab some 1/4” coupons and tr...

I gave stainless steel a shot yesterday, and how humbling an experience. I need some pointers folks. I primarily TIG aluminum and have become somewhat proficient for a beginner, but I have a lot to learn about stainless. I typically use the Miller WeldSettings app as a baseline before I get started....