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Shielding gas for TIG

Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2015 5:40 pm
by drross
I am new to Tig and Mig and haven't even laid a bead yet, as I am still waiting for my welder to arrive.

I bought a tank of 75/25 Argon/CO2 for the Mig and was about to get tank of 100% Argon for the Tig, but then read that some prefer 50/50 Argon/He.

I will be primarily welding steel and stainless and not aluminium until I get a spool gun.

What gas or gas mix do you guys like for Tig on steel and stainless?
Thanks

Re: Shielding gas for TIG

Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2015 6:11 pm
by zank
Argon is all you need.

Re: Shielding gas for TIG

Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2015 7:03 pm
by exnailpounder
Jody just put out a new video about helium for TIG. When you see what helium costs, your gonna pucker. Like zank said, argon is all you need....for at least 99% of your needs anyway. Show us how your doing when you get your machine.

Re: Shielding gas for TIG

Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2015 8:50 pm
by drross
Thanks guys Argon it is.