Jasic EVOLVE 200 Operator's Manual page 54

GUIDE TO DC TIG WELDING
Before starting any welding activity ensure that you have suitable eye protection and
protective clothing. Also take the necessary steps to protect any persons within the welding
area.
Manual DC TIG Welding Amperage Guide- Mild Steel and Stainless Steel
Base Metal Base Metal
Thickness Thickness
mm Inch (")
1.6mm 1/16"
1.6mm 1/16"
1.6mm 1/16"
1.6mm 1/16"
2.4mm 3/32"
2.4mm 3/32"
2.4mm 3/32"
2.4mm 3/32"
3.2mm 1/8"
3.2mm 1/8"
3.2mm 1/8"
3.2mm 1/8"
4.8mm 3/16"
4.8mm 3/16"
4.8mm 3/16"
4.8mm 3/16"
6.4mm 1/4"
6.4mm 1/4"
6.4mm 1/4"
6.4mm 1/4"
9.5mm 3/8"
9.5mm 3/8"
9.5mm 3/8"
9.5mm 3/8"
12.7mm 1/2"
12.7mm 1/2"
12.7mm 1/2"
12.7mm 1/2"
Please Note:
•
All above guide settings are approximate and will vary depending on application, prep, passes and
type of welding equipment used.
•
The welds would need to be tested to ensure they comply to your welding specifications.
Tungsten
Output
Electrode
Polarity
Diameter
1.6mm DC
1.6mm DC
1.6mm DC
1.6mm DC
1.6/2.4mm DC
1.6/2.4mm DC
1.6/2.4mm DC
1.6/2.4mm DC
2.4mm DC
2.4mm DC
2.4mm DC
2.4mm DC
2.4mm DC
2.4mm DC
2.4mm DC
2.4mm DC
2.4mm DC
2.4mm DC
2.4mm DC
2.4mm DC
3.2mm DC
3.2mm DC
3.2mm DC
3.2mm DC
3.2/4mm DC
3.2/4mm DC
3.2/4mm DC
3.2/4mm DC
Filler Wire Argon Gas
Diameter Flow Rate
(If Required) (litres/min)
1.6mm 5 - 8
1.6mm 5 - 8
1.6mm 5 - 8
1.6mm 5 - 8
1.6/2.4mm 5 - 9
1.6/2.4mm 5 - 9
1.6/2.4mm 5 - 9
1.6/2.4mm 5 - 9
2.4mm 5 - 10
2.4mm 5 - 10
2.4mm 5 - 10
2.4mm 5 - 10
2.4mm 6 - 11
2.4mm 6 - 11
2.4mm 6 - 11
2.4mm 6 - 11
3.2mm 7 - 12
3.2mm 7 - 12
3.2mm 7 - 12
3.2mm 7 - 12
3.2mm 7 - 12
3.2mm 7 - 12
3.2mm 7 - 12
3.2mm 7 - 12
3.2mm 8 - 13
3.2mm 8 - 13
3.2mm 8 - 13
3.2mm 8 - 13
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Joint Amperage
Types Range
Butt 50 - 80
Corner 50 - 80
Fillet 60 - 90
Lap 60 - 90
Butt 80 - 110
Corner 80 - 110
Fillet 90 - 120
Lap 90 - 120
Butt 80 - 120
Corner 90 - 120
Fillet 100 - 140
Lap 100 - 140
Butt 120 - 200
Corner 150 - 200
Fillet 170 - 220
Lap 150 - 200
Butt 225 - 300
Corner 250 - 300
Fillet 250 - 320
Lap 250 - 320
Butt 250 - 360
Corner 260 - 360
Fillet 270 - 380
Lap 230 - 380
Butt 300 - 400
Corner 320 - 420
Fillet 320 - 420
Lap 320 - 420