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by acooper
Thu Feb 18, 2010 8:26 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: 9 chrome pipe
Replies: 3
Views: 4688

Re: 9 chrome pipe

yea, thanks, that does sound like what im talking about. however what is a creep strength enhanced ferritic steel. Thanks for your previous response. Adam
by acooper
Tue Jan 12, 2010 9:31 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Is it possible to scratch start tig with a Lincoln Ranger
Replies: 8
Views: 6862

Re: Is it possible to scratch start tig with a Lincoln Ranger

I am a pipe welder and we never use high frequency. We always use the set up that you have available and it shoots X-ray without any problems. However you won't be able to weld aluminum but sounds like you already know that. Personally I prefer tig welding scratch start and the more you do it the le...
by acooper
Tue Jan 12, 2010 11:57 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: gas cup selection
Replies: 14
Views: 8988

Re: gas cup selection

I have also had great success with a #6 and the use of a gas lens. I run my flow at 10-15. If you drop in cup size you will have to reduce your flow even more. I'd say keep it about 7-10. I once was using a #4 cup and didn't reduce my flow (although I was using more gas probably 25-35) I was getting...
by acooper
Sun Jan 03, 2010 9:48 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: 9 chrome pipe
Replies: 3
Views: 4688

9 chrome pipe

Hi there, I am a pipe welder and am wondering if anybody knows the numerical classification of 9 chrome pipe. I am aware of its piping applications and "runny" welding characteristics but nobody can tell me anything about it other than its 9% chrome, and Im not sure thats even accurate. It...