Table of Contents
- 1 What should my argon be set at?
- 2 How many CFH do I need for MIG welding?
- 3 How many psi is a full argon tank?
- 4 What can occur if a gun liner is dirty or damaged?
- 5 How tall is a 80 CF Argon tank?
- 6 Why is Argon so expensive?
- 7 How many CFH are in one atmosphere per hour?
- 8 How long does a 20 cubic foot argon tank last?
What should my argon be set at?
TIG welders in general focus more on the flow rate than the pressure because the flow rate is what results in the appropriate argon pressure, which is usually 15-25 PSI. Keep the flow rate between 15 and 25 CFH or 35 CFH depending on the build of the consumable and its parts.
How many CFH do I need for MIG welding?
How much gas does MIG welding use? For most average size welds you’ll want 25 to 30 cubic foot pounds per hour (CFH) but the thicker your metal is that you’re welding the more gas (CFH) you will need to complete the weld and give it an aesthetically pleasing look.
How many CFH do I need for TIG welding?
We need a lot less flow in tig welding. A flow of 15 to 25 cfh will cover most applications. Very large cup sizes will require more flow, but for the apprentice using about 20 cfh is sufficient.
What should the argon be set on a MIG welder?
Gas selection
- A 75 percent argon/25 percent carbon dioxide blend (also called 75/25 or C25) works as the best all purpose shielding gas for carbon steel.
- 100 percent CO2 provides deeper penetration, but also increases spatter and the bead will be rougher than with 75/25.
How many psi is a full argon tank?
120psi (on the main gauge that shows tank pressure) for Argon/CO2 mix should be about empty. Those are high pressure tanks, like an oxygen tank, and I’d expect to see at least 1500 psi on a full one. Straight CO2 are a lower pressure tank, normally they’re under 1000 psi when full.
What can occur if a gun liner is dirty or damaged?
A worn out or kinked liner, or build-up of debris, filings, dirt and other foreign material inside the welding liner, the wrong size liner and misalignments or gaps at the liner junctions caused by an improperly trimmed liner can all cause the wire to feed erratically.
Can you TIG with MIG gas?
Usually, TIG welding is done with pure argon as a shielding gas and an argon-CO2 gas is used for MIG. Can you use argon-CO2 mix for TIG welding? Using this mix for TIG is a really bad idea, since your tungsten electrode will burn out instantly. It is not a suitable gas for TIG welding.
Can I MIG weld with 100% argon?
In summary, it is possible to stick steel together using a MIG welder with 100% Argon shielding gas. If you need a strong, quality weld, 100% Argon is NOT a good choice for MIG welding steel. These problems are even more pronounced with stainless steel, and using pure Argon to MIG weld stainless is never recommended.
How tall is a 80 CF Argon tank?
MIG/TIG Welding Gas Tank Specifications (Argon/MIG Blends)
| Size | 40 cf (#2/V) | 80 cf (#3/Q) |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 22 in. | 35 in. |
| Diameter | 6½ – 7¼ in. | 6½ – 7¼ in. |
| Empty Weight | 24 lbs | 47 lbs |
| Full Weight | 28 lbs | 56 lbs |
Why is Argon so expensive?
Argon, the noble gas Argon is a noble gas (like helium) which means that it is completely inert. This is the only commercial source of Argon. Since it is such a small percentage of the atmosphere Argon is many times more expensive than Nitrogen.
How to convert argon flow rate to CFH?
The Valuable resource that is the Welding Calculator on the Everlast site and Miller Site post the Argon flow rate in denomination of CFH…However the regulator that came with my Everlast PP205 is in LPM. Can anyone give any insight into the appropriate conversion?
How many liters per hour does argon gas use?
And when you’re using Argon gas your use is measure in cubic feet per hour (CFH). Or in liters per minute (LPM). You’ll also see liters per minute written as l/pm. Your gas gauge often has one side that shows cubic feet per hour.
How many CFH are in one atmosphere per hour?
The BTU’s per hour unit number 2.72 Btu/h converts to 1 atm cfh, one atmosphere cubic foot per hour. Herein, what is CFH in natural gas? A therm’s worth of natural gas contains 96.7 cubic feet/therm, or about100 cubic feet/therm.
How long does a 20 cubic foot argon tank last?
Your compressed gas cylinder with 20 cubic foot of Argon should last you an hour. When you’ve opened your gas valves and you’re running your Argon shielding gas at a rate of 20 CF. L/pm is about half the rate of CFH.