6.7 Recommended Welding Parameters for MIG/MAG
Argoshield Light
Indicative
Welding Parameters
Dip Transfer
Spray
Transfer
Material thickness (mm)
1–1.6
2
3
4
3
Welding position
Horizontal /
Vertical
Horizontal /
Vertical
Horizontal /
Vertical
Horizontal /
Vertical
Horizontal
Wire diameter (mm)
0.8–0.9
0.8–0.9
0.8–0.9
0.9–1.0
0.8
Current (amps)
45–80
60–100
80–120
80–150
160–180
Voltage (volts)
14–16
16–17
16–18
16–18
23–25
Wire feed speed (m/min)
3.5–5.0
4.0–7.0
4.0–7.0
4.0–7.0
7.5–9.0
Gas rate flow (L/min)
15
15
15
15
15
Travel speed (mm/min)
350–500
350–500
320–500
280–450
800–1000
Stainshield
(Aus)
or Stainshield Light
(NZ)
Indicative
Welding Parameters
Dip Transfer
Material thickness (mm)
4
6
8
Welding position
Horizontal /
Vertical
Horizontal /
Vertical
Horizontal /
Vertical
Wire diameter (mm)
0.9–1.0
0.9–1.0
0.9–1.0
Current (amps)
100–125
120–150
120–150
Voltage (volts)
17–19
18–20
18–20
Wire feed speed (m/min)
5.0–6.5
6.0–7.5
6.0–8.0
Gas rate flow (L/min)
15
15
18
Travel speed (mm/min)
400–600
280–500
280–450
