Hello
Yes another stupid n00b thread by me.
I have just got a TIG and given a mixed 'Bag' of rods....
Can anyone help me identify them.
Green Tip with 'Al Mg 5' on them - Am I correct in the assumption they are Aluminum with 5% Magnesium - 5356
Second lot are (I think the box I have been given them in are for these)
Red Tip with ER 312 stamped on one side of the Flat punched bit and RW 14337 on the other side.
The Box says Castolin 680 (High Tensile Low Alloy)
I have some steel ones and was assured this are for Mild Steel applications. ER-70S-6.
Sorry for daft questions, but was always told the daft question is the one not asked.
Looking on the net for the codes but I am getting all sorts of stuff back.
Now I have also found a post on here asking whether you can use Gas rods for TIG. Now lots of talk about sales BS and double/triple deoxidised, but will I be able just to practice with these. Then use my TIG rods once I got the hang of running a few beads.
Thanks for any help.
Yes another stupid n00b thread by me.
I have just got a TIG and given a mixed 'Bag' of rods....
Can anyone help me identify them.
Green Tip with 'Al Mg 5' on them - Am I correct in the assumption they are Aluminum with 5% Magnesium - 5356
Second lot are (I think the box I have been given them in are for these)
Red Tip with ER 312 stamped on one side of the Flat punched bit and RW 14337 on the other side.
The Box says Castolin 680 (High Tensile Low Alloy)
I have some steel ones and was assured this are for Mild Steel applications. ER-70S-6.
Sorry for daft questions, but was always told the daft question is the one not asked.
Looking on the net for the codes but I am getting all sorts of stuff back.
Now I have also found a post on here asking whether you can use Gas rods for TIG. Now lots of talk about sales BS and double/triple deoxidised, but will I be able just to practice with these. Then use my TIG rods once I got the hang of running a few beads.
Thanks for any help.