I'm just learning to TIG weld so I'm in need of some very basic help... I'm fillet welding a 1/8" plate to a 1/4" plate (both 1018 steel) at 90 degrees. What size tungsten, filler rod and amp would you recommend? I'm currently using 3/32" tungsten, 3/32" and 1/16" filler at 80-140 amps. I'm getting ok results for someone who doesn't know what there doing but it's vital that the metal no be damaged. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Jim Davey
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Big difference between 80 and 140, I'd imagine it would get overheated pretty fast at that unless you were really motoring along. 1/16" filler rod is right, so is your tungsten size.
Clean the steel up well, no rust or mill scale and try not to get things too hot.
Have you checked out Millerwelds, lots of useful setup info on there and being American the units are all imperial making it a bit easier for you to get your head around.
Clean the steel up well, no rust or mill scale and try not to get things too hot.
Have you checked out Millerwelds, lots of useful setup info on there and being American the units are all imperial making it a bit easier for you to get your head around.
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Please tell if the weldig material is stainless steel or Aluminum materil ? It is AC or DC ?
Please tell if the weldig material is stainless steel or Aluminum materil ? It is AC or DC ?
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It says steel in his post
langy
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If its vital the metal is not damaged why are you practising on it ???
