can u weld stainless w/ a mig unit?

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Old Oct 7, 2004 | 02:28 PM
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Default can u weld stainless w/ a mig unit?

im new to the welding thing i have a le weldpack 100 with the gas adapter i was wondering if i could weld on stainless?
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Old Oct 7, 2004 | 03:19 PM
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Yep
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Old Oct 7, 2004 | 07:55 PM
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sure, just make sure you use correct wire and gas mix.
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Old Oct 7, 2004 | 10:44 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by im sabah &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">sure, just make sure you use correct wire and gas mix.</TD></TR></TABLE>

And that would be ?
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Old Oct 8, 2004 | 11:41 PM
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Default Re: can u weld stainless w/ a mig unit? (90blackcrx)

we used to use umm stainless wire.. and 95/5 gas
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Old Oct 13, 2004 | 05:12 PM
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thanks alot guy i have some intercooler piping that i need to repair, so what should i set the pressure on the regulator at?
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Old Oct 13, 2004 | 06:51 PM
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308 filler and an argon/co2 mix gas.

I would just go to the welding shop, tell them what you're doing and let them hook you up. I've got an excellent shop around the corner from me though.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 90blackcrx &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">And that would be ?</TD></TR></TABLE>
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