mig welding gas pressure

Miller · 01-09-2006, 05:59 PM

i'm using an argon/co2 mix with .030" wire. i never really paid attention to the pressure before, what should it be at?

Da Lucky 1 · 01-09-2006, 06:01 PM

when i was welding i was told to use 25psi

Miller · 01-09-2006, 06:08 PM

alright ill try that.

i just got home and was going to do some welding, my boss just bought a new welder last week, so i set the thing up, grabbed a tank of gas from work and i was all excited. got everything ready and the fucking tank was empty. gah

oh well

Da Lucky 1 · 01-09-2006, 06:12 PM

lol, that sucks

JustinL · 01-09-2006, 08:22 PM

i run 25-30 on mine with good results.

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01-09-2006, 06:08 PM	permanent link to #3
Miller Former Alcoholic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Gym Posts: 4,991 (#9 ) My photos: 35 Thanked 1x in one post	alright ill try that. i just got home and was going to do some welding, my boss just bought a new welder last week, so i set the thing up, grabbed a tank of gas from work and i was all excited. got everything ready and the fucking tank was empty. gah oh well
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JustinL Tweak Minion Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,532 (#66 ) My photos: 1 Thanked 3x in 2 posts	i run 25-30 on mine with good results.
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