Shielding gases

[Bday]

What gas do you guy's like for steel. I like the bead appearance you get with co2 , but they mention spatter as an issue. We used co2 in school, and I can't recall spatter as an issue. Since I have been in the industry, I have always used 75/25. I use this at my shop also. Thinking about getting a bottle of co2. I have read about different mixes out there. Anyone use something different. Thanks!

 

[puckgrinder85]

We use CO2, cheap and readily available. Usually if I have spatter issues its because the metal isnt clean or my settings are off, dont have too much issue when all is right it seems. If anything a quick cleanup with a grinder takes it off easily and I usually pass the grinder around the workpiece anyway to deburr edges and such.

 

[Ed of all trades]

I used co2 on the things that looks did not matter as much, but used mix on things that had to look good. This is for mig only, I am told co2 wont work on tig as it will ruin the tungston.

 

[Brad_Blazer]

I use CO2 because it's a lot less expensive and at my skill level I don't really notice much difference in appearance.

 

[carmedic310]

Stargon gets better penetration than argonco2

 

[kennyd]

I always use 75/25 gas with my MM210.

 

[Shield Arc]

If you really want to turbo charge your welds, go with some C10. Or 98% argon, and 2% oxygen.
This weld was made with C10.

 

[ericher69]

What gas do you guy's like for steel. I like the bead appearance you get with co2 , but they mention spatter as an issue. We used co2 in school, and I can't recall spatter as an issue. Since I have been in the industry, I have always used 75/25. I use this at my shop also. Thinking about getting a bottle of co2. I have read about different mixes out there. Anyone use something different. Thanks!

What size wire and input power are you using? (110 or 220?)

I personally use CO2 but only do occasional repairs/fabrication.

A med size bottle lasts me years.

SA- that weld was done on spray transfer?

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[Shield Arc]

SA- that weld was done on spray transfer?

Yes it was!
Hey did you get my PM about the V350-Pro?

 

[Bday]

If you really want to turbo charge your welds, go with some C10. Or 98% argon, and 2% oxygen.
This weld was made with C10.

Hey shield arc I like the spray transfer. I also like to see some character to the bead. When I was in school they taught us less heat and more technique. I personally like the mig welds that take on a Tig welded appearance. Man we could lay some pretty welds with the 3 phase units at work.