Hello
Have a little down time so I scored a new TiG.
Lot to learn here!
The Vulcan Pro Tig 205 was on and off sale all winter! So the last night of the last sale, I did the $100 off pre sale with an extra 10% off by getting the HF credit card. Then I had to wait one month for it to come in! Just in time for my Bday! LOL
So this is my very first attempt for mild steel to practice.
I set the mode from AC to DC Tig with pulse on @ 120 Amps - cup size 5 - Using a filler rod ER70S-2 diameter 1/16" holding the 3/32” tungsten 1/16" from the work piece with torch in left hand and filler rod in right hand and pressing down on the foot peddle with 100% argon approx 15 psi pre flow of 0.3 secs and post flow of 3.0 secs!!
I think next time I will try a larger cup size of #6 or #7 and since the #17 torch & hose felt a little stiff and cumbersome to hold, I ordered a super flex hose from www.usaweld.com
TIG Torch Super-Flex Cables
Also I want to get some Pyrex cups. Are they easier to work with??
This is quite a bit different than MIG but since I do not have to keep up with the wire speed and I can control the torch, foot peddle and dab the filler rod at a slower speed, I might be able to do it. LOL
Also I heard a 50/50 Argon / helium mix is better for Aluminum with an ER4043 - 3/32” filler rod and AC mode is a must?
What is needed to braze cast iron?
Any Tungsten Inert Gas or TIG experts here?Any tips or tricks?
Pic 1 - 3 New Welder
Pic 4 - first run top of workpiece
Pic 5 - Bottom of workpiece
Pic 6 - DC welding
Pic 7 - AC welding
Pic 8 - welder in box
It also comes with a stinger for doing stick.
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Have a little down time so I scored a new TiG.
Lot to learn here!
The Vulcan Pro Tig 205 was on and off sale all winter! So the last night of the last sale, I did the $100 off pre sale with an extra 10% off by getting the HF credit card. Then I had to wait one month for it to come in! Just in time for my Bday! LOL
So this is my very first attempt for mild steel to practice.
I set the mode from AC to DC Tig with pulse on @ 120 Amps - cup size 5 - Using a filler rod ER70S-2 diameter 1/16" holding the 3/32” tungsten 1/16" from the work piece with torch in left hand and filler rod in right hand and pressing down on the foot peddle with 100% argon approx 15 psi pre flow of 0.3 secs and post flow of 3.0 secs!!
I think next time I will try a larger cup size of #6 or #7 and since the #17 torch & hose felt a little stiff and cumbersome to hold, I ordered a super flex hose from www.usaweld.com
TIG Torch Super-Flex Cables
Also I want to get some Pyrex cups. Are they easier to work with??
This is quite a bit different than MIG but since I do not have to keep up with the wire speed and I can control the torch, foot peddle and dab the filler rod at a slower speed, I might be able to do it. LOL
Also I heard a 50/50 Argon / helium mix is better for Aluminum with an ER4043 - 3/32” filler rod and AC mode is a must?
What is needed to braze cast iron?
Any Tungsten Inert Gas or TIG experts here?Any tips or tricks?
Pic 1 - 3 New Welder
Pic 4 - first run top of workpiece
Pic 5 - Bottom of workpiece
Pic 6 - DC welding
Pic 7 - AC welding
Pic 8 - welder in box
It also comes with a stinger for doing stick.
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