Bekker New Member Messages 14 Oct 26, 2009 #1 I use compressed air for my plasma cutter.., would this work for MIG welding too?
peterd51 happy to be here! Messages 1,593 Oct 26, 2009 #2 Hi, no, as it contains oxygen and the idea of the inert gas is to keep oxygen away from the arc. It causes the arc to burn hotter and leaves bubbles in the weld...it looks like Aero. Regards Peter
Hi, no, as it contains oxygen and the idea of the inert gas is to keep oxygen away from the arc. It causes the arc to burn hotter and leaves bubbles in the weld...it looks like Aero. Regards Peter