C-3
OPERATION CONTROL AND CONNECTORS
C-3
DC TIG WELDING TABLE
MATERIAL
WORKPIECE
THICKNESS
(
mm
)
Φ ELECTRODE
(
mm
)
Φ ROD (FILLER)
(
mm
)
CURRENT
(
A
)
FLOW RATE
(ARGON L/mIn)
STAINLESS
STEEL
(
DC+
)
0.6
1.0
1.6
2.4
3.2
4.0
4.8
6.4
1.0,1.6
1.0,1.6
1.6,2.4
1.6,2.4
2.4,3.2
2.4,3.2
2.4,3.2,4.0
3.2,4.0,4.8
~1.6
~1.6
~1.6
1.6~2.4
2.4~3.2
2.4~3.2
2.4~4.0
3.2~4.8
20~40
30~60
60~90
80~120
110~150
130~180
150~220
180~250
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
DEOXIDIZED
COPPER
(
DC+
)
1.0
1.6
2.4
3.2
4.0
4.8
6.4
1.6
2.4
2.4,3.2
3.2,4.0
3.2,4.0,4.8
4.0,4.8
4.0,4.8,6.4
~1.6
1.6~2.4
2.4~3.2
3.2~4.8
4.0~4.8
4.8~6.4
4.8~6.4
60~90
80~120
110~150
140~200
180~250
250~300
300~400
3~4
3~4
4
4~5
4~5
5~6
5~6
NOTE:
To optimize the welding process, it is recommend to grind the electrode prior to welding as described in the
diagram below. Grind along the axis of the tungsten (not in a circular motion).
TIG WELDING PROCESS:
1
Shielding gas
2
Arc
3
TIG filler rod
4
Weld pool
5
Collet
6
Tungsten Electrode
7
Workpiece