Shielding Gas Recommendation - ESAB Warrior 750i CC/CV Instruction Manual

6 SHIELDING GAS RECOMMENDATION

6 SHIELDING GAS RECOMMENDATION
Welding Shielding Gas Material
MAG Mix Ar/CO
MAG Mix Ar/CO
MIG 100% Ar
FCAW Mix Ar/CO
FCAW 100% CO
FCAW Mix Ar/CO
FCAW 100% CO
TIG DC 100% Ar
TIG DC 100% Ar
TIG DC 100% Ar
TIG AC 100% Ar
The general rule to be followed for shielding gas flow rate is 10 to 12 times of the wire size. It
may increase for different welding applications where higher stick out and parameters are
used. When using helium mixtures, the flow rate must be 1.5 to 3 times more than with
argon.
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Carbon steel
2
Stainless steel
2
Aluminum
Carbon steel
2
Carbon steel
2
Stainless steel
2
Stainless steel
2
Carbon steel
Stainless steel
Stainless steel
Aluminum
Recommended Flow Rate (l/min)
Wire Ø × 10
Wire Ø × 10
Wire Ø × 12
Wire Ø × 12
Wire Ø × 12
Wire Ø × 12
Wire Ø × 12
Cup size or nozzle number × 1.2
Cup size or nozzle number × 1.2
Cup size or nozzle number × 1.2
Cup size or nozzle number × 1.2
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