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by cosi
Fri Jan 16, 2015 12:12 am
Forum: Metal Cutting
Topic: newbie asking newbie questions
Replies: 10
Views: 1673

newbie asking newbie questions

guys, I have been staring at this website for days now and trying to figure out what cutting tool I should aim for. I would like a tool that I am going to get the most out of and I will be cutting alloy and metal tube and box section up to 6mm (about 1/4 inch) thick but mostly below 3mm (about 1/8 i...
by cosi
Thu Jan 15, 2015 11:07 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: hello from Sydney
Replies: 7
Views: 764

hello from Sydney

Hi all, I have been interested in welding for a long time and have been browsing this site and watching videos for a while and finally I am in a position to buy a welder. I am going to pick up a T&R Multi 250K this weekend as I used this during a boat building course I completed in Melbourne. Li...
by cosi
Thu Jan 15, 2015 11:06 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: gas mixtures
Replies: 13
Views: 1367

gas mixtures

I have a question about gas selection. I have read here that 72/25 Ar C02 blend is what is readily available and best to use for mild steel. I have been reasearching and found this chart from one of the local suppliers link to gas mixture chart by SUPAGAS and it seems cleear that I should choose Sup...