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by daguirre79
Sun Dec 06, 2015 12:33 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Mixing Argon & Co2 with Y connector
Replies: 11
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Re: Mixing Argon & Co2 with Y connector

Im sure the mixers are a lot more accurate than just adjusting two flow meters to get a blend of gas but, it seams to work well. I dont think there is anything magical happening in the expansive mixer other than an accurate blend ratio but, Im no expert, Im looking for some information on it too. Al...
by daguirre79
Sun Dec 06, 2015 1:07 am
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Mixing Argon & Co2 with Y connector
Replies: 11
Views: 1214

Re: Mixing Argon & Co2 with Y connector

This came up for a project, I am building some guard rail for a hospital and the project specifies D1.1 for all welding. When writing the WPS I found Spray transfer is the only pre-qualified processes for GMAW and Lincoln L-56 Operating procure list 90% ar 10% Co2 for the process. I do not have a bo...
by daguirre79
Thu Dec 03, 2015 2:19 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Mixing Argon & Co2 with Y connector
Replies: 11
Views: 1214

Re: Mixing Argon & Co2 with Y connector

Otto,
Thanks for the reply, Would it be a waist of my time to try to get a 90% ar 10% co2 for spray transfer? Should I just get a mix bottle?
by daguirre79
Thu Dec 03, 2015 1:44 am
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Mixing Argon & Co2 with Y connector
Replies: 11
Views: 1214

Mixing Argon & Co2 with Y connector

Hi, I have seen Jody using a Y connector to mix Argon and helium but, can I using the same method to mix Argon and co2 without using a expansive mixer? Also, what if was to use a Copper in line filter to help mix the gases as they run through the hose.