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Tig torch questions
OK, spent the last two nights reading thru the NG archives, and I just have
a couple of questions left. Trying to do some Aluminum welding (.125 thick fillet welding 6061) with a Miller Dialarc, which was used mostly for general steel welding. Here is what I have: Pure argon bottle, thiorated tungstens, Weldcraft 26V torch, 4 hole collets... after some reading here is my shopping list: 3/32 - Zirc or Lanthanated tungstens 5356 & 4043 - 3/32 rod (local welding supply shop recommended) gas lens collet A few questions: Is that torch OK for this type of work? I found an online source that shows a gas lens collet for this torch, but they list small, medium and large gas lens collet... not sure which one I would need. I will not be able to call them until next week, so I thought asking the group here would get me on track sooner. What sizes of ceramic cups should I have on hand... I only have .500 ID (which I guess is #8) right now. How can I determine what "series" the torch is? Reading alot about Series 2, 3 and the CK series #4, and would like to know what this one is. And finally... Is there a fair priced Welding supply shop preferably in Canada? Local shop (Air Liquide) wants $83.56 (CDN... - about $60 bucks US) for a box of ten 3/32 Zirconiated tungstens... I am finding them online for MUCH cheaper, but would need a bit of lead time, which I have the flexibility for in this project. That is all for now... probably have a few more items as this tig newbie gets going! Thanks to all for any helpful posts, much appreciated! ryan |
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