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hardhatdiver
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Tig welding alloy 20 pipe. Is the use of backing gas suggested? I will be using er320lr for filler.
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taz
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Use of backing gas is mandatory for this type of materials.
ER320lr is suitable but we have also welded alloy 20 successfully using ERNiFeCr-1.
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hardhatdiver
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I figured I need to. Thanks
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Pics of how the welds came out.
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Very nice!

Steve S
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