E Ewok Member Messages 42 Jul 23, 2009 #1 If Argon/CO2 is much better than CO2 for MIG welding what about using pure Argon? (Wish I'd of taken more notice in the metallurgy classes at Polly). I need some more gas for my little MIG welder and just wondering which is best.
If Argon/CO2 is much better than CO2 for MIG welding what about using pure Argon? (Wish I'd of taken more notice in the metallurgy classes at Polly). I need some more gas for my little MIG welder and just wondering which is best.
F fingers99 Member Messages 1,246 Jul 24, 2009 #3 You can use Argon for MIG steel, but you'll get a very stand upy weld and tend towards poorer penetration than argon/CO2.
You can use Argon for MIG steel, but you'll get a very stand upy weld and tend towards poorer penetration than argon/CO2.
