Shielding Gas - Kemppi MXF 63 Operating Manual

2.14 shielding gas

Handle shielding gas bottle with care. Assess the risks associated with handling and using
NOTE!
compressed gas. Always use a cylinder transport carriage and secure the cylinder safely.
There are many different suppliers of quality shielding gases for welding. Please ensure
that you are selecting the correct gas for your application. FastMig products uses welding
programs for Synergic and Pulsed welding. These curves are created and recommend against
a particular shielding gas.
Shielding gas effects welding performance and is a fundamental component to overall weld
quality.
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Shielding gas flow rate from the welding gun is set according to the application, weld joint,
NOTE!
gas type and gas nozzle shape and size. The flow rate should be measured at the welding gun
nozzle before welding via a rotameter, and normally measure's between 10 – 20 litres per minute
for many welding applications.
12
FastMig MXF 63, 65, 67
20
15
10
5
l/min