Welding Corten steel

[mike vinson]

What is the best gas to use for MIG welding Corten...I have Argon, 75/25 Argon/CO2 as well as straight CO2 at the shop

thanks,

Mike V

 

[Hitch]

Have little look here Mike-

http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/corten.htm

Not much help regarding the gas, personally id go with the mixed gas.

 

[mike vinson]

thanks, yeah i googled that site as well...I was leaning towards the 75/25 also...hope you have a prosperous new year...i am the shop manger here and we use mostly Stainless and Silicon bronze and 2012 was almost the death of us but 2013 really picked up going with more architectural projects...have a look if you have a minute @ www.archieheld.com

Mike V