Argon gas is an inert gas and it shields the weld from any contamination from the out side air. It shields the weld and makes it cleaner and stronger.
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Because it's pushing more of a load in the front, making it give more gas to the engine.
World gas is being boycotted right now. Some people only want to use American gas.
Certain foods, such as legumes, cabbage, or certain types of bran contain carbohydrates that the body cannot digest. However, bacteria in the colon can use them for food, and as they are digested by the bacteria, gas is produced.
Its a one piece deal that has a reservoir tank under the drums that are constantly filled by stage crew with 2 gallon gas cans. they press a foot pedal to pump the water to the drums. Then are safely powered to use the LED lights under the drums.
Silicon is added to the tig rods in production. Use a gas weld rod which does not have the silicon and the weld will be full of porosity.
oxygen and acetylene gas Argon gas is used in MIG and TIG welding
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Yes, it is possible to weld mild steel using only CO2 gas as the shielding gas. CO2 can provide sufficient protection to prevent oxidation during the welding process. However, the quality of the weld may be lower compared to using a mixture of CO2 and argon, which can provide better weld bead appearance and reduced spatter.
Yes you will not get a "good" weld and it will not be strong The filler electrode used by TIG welder is usually bare and need a shield gas to shield off the atmosphere. Without shield gas, air gets into the molten weld usually produce defects called porosity (air pocket). Your finished weld is defective may not meet the strength. Without a shielding gas you will need more power to establish an arc and the weld puddle will be extremely contaminated (oxidized). The electrode (tungsten) will also be contaminated. You will find the arc wandering all over the place. Use a stick welder instead!
Depends on what you think of as normal welding. Gas welding use oxygen-acetylene. MIG/TIG use Argon. MAG, use an argon-something mix. Depending on what materials you are welding, there are some more options tha might be used.
I wouldn't call TIG unique as it was developed to replace Oxy-Acetylene welding. Basically you use a heat source to melt the base metal and either fuse or add filler to complete the weld. TIG, originally called Heliarc (Helium - electric arc), was developed sometime around WWII to weld Aluminum. Helium was used to protect the molten puddle. Since then Argon has become the primary gas sometimes mixed with Helium. Almost any type of metal can be welded with the TIG process. Except for fuse welding it is a two handed operation whereas MIG and stick welding can be performed single handed. One thing that is unique is that with the addition of a foot pedal you can control the Amperage as you weld. many planes were produced here at Wright with gas welded Aluminum most was done with Hydrogen Oxygen torch taking care to have a reducing flame
maybe because helium is lighter If you are asking in re: to TIG welding, Oxygen is corrosive and a "live" gas that will destroy the molten metal. You need an "inert" gas to protect the molten puddle. If you are asking in re: to cutting or welding with the Oxy/Fuel process then Helium is an "inert" gas and does not burn or support combustion.
Any DC machine can be set up to utilize the GTAW (TIG) process on most metals except aluminum. Adding a torch and gas supply (Argon) is all that is needed. You will have to scratch start the arc and guess (trial and error) how much amperage to use. I've worked production jobs this way. Tungstens tend to become contaminated more often and have to be sharpened more often. Remember, "stick" welding electrode holders use the positive + outlet and TIG welding torches connect to the - negative outlet. You have to plug the ground clamp into the + to TIG weld.
Is this a gasoline or diesel powered unit? If so the lag time between striking an arc and establishing an arc makes it difficult to use for TIG. If not, any DC supply can be set up for TIG. Not for aluminum... Check with your welding supplier.
Yes, argon is an element. Use the link below to learn more about this inert gas.
No Unless you have a newer model welder that is CC & CV, and then they do not do aluminum unless you get into the high end inverter models. Wire welding uses the CV (constant Voltage) and tig is CC (constant current)