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Shielding gas

Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2014 11:08 pm
by Zach_T
Can you use 100% argon for solid core mig?

Re: Shielding gas

Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2014 11:12 pm
by Superiorwelding
You can, but you will not get any penetration. The CO2 is required to penetrate into the base material. I would never advise using Argon on Mig.
-Jonathan

Re: Shielding gas

Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2014 11:14 pm
by Zach_T
Was just wondering because I just acquired a 3in1 welder that does scratch start tig but I was just curious if I could get one bottle instead of two for the mig side as well

Re: Shielding gas

Posted: Wed Apr 02, 2014 11:32 pm
by Superiorwelding
As a learning tool only, try it (on scrap). You will know what it does and why one should not use it for Mig. You will notice a huge difference.
-Jonathan