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Jeff L
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Hi everyone, I'm Jeff from Iowa. I started working in a beef processing plan, the cutting side of the house, about three months ago. For obvious reasons, all metal surfaces are 304 stainless. I haven't done any TIG welding since I retired from the Navy in 2009 (HT1 btw) and even then, very little stainless experience. I've done a couple of small weld jobs already, but my welds looked like... well, you know.

Is there anyone here that works in a slaughterhouse that could help me get back in the saddle again?
VA-Sawyer
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Do you really need somebody that works in a slaughterhouse? There are a number of folks here that are pretty good at SS welding. (I am not one of them however. Maybe someday. )
Ask your questions, I'll bet you get help.
No sense dying with unused welding rod, so light 'em up!
cj737
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And I would think the grade of stainless is 316, not 304. Could be 304, but 316 is "sanitation grade" everywhere I've seen.
Poland308
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SS is all about the same. Keep your heat low but high enough to get a puddle fast. Purge all pipe. Sch 10 is about 80 amps. Sanitary tube a bit less. Watch your interpass temps. Don’t rapid cool unless you want something to pull or warp.
I have more questions than answers

Josh
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