What tig rod to buy
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What tig rod to buy
Airgas doesn't list anything directly for 304/304L stainless, so I am wondering what to order to weld up this manifold.
Stainless McMaster bends, CNC cut flanges.
These are what I found that look close
If theres a better place to order it online, let me know
http://b2b.airgas.com/browse/p...=1768
http://b2b.airgas.com/browse/p...=3854
Stainless McMaster bends, CNC cut flanges.
These are what I found that look close
If theres a better place to order it online, let me know
http://b2b.airgas.com/browse/p...=1768
http://b2b.airgas.com/browse/p...=3854
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Re: What tig rod to buy (fookle)
my suggestion would be to go to a welding supply store. when i got my welder i thought i would always order online since it was cheaper. well its not. i went to buy my gas bottle. well i paid for the gas bottle and gas, the guy also gave me 2 pounds of filler rods for free (mix of aluminum, stainless, and mild). he also gave me 4 tungstens. it doesnt seem like a whole lot but its also local so you dont have to order and wait. just go to the store. plus the one i went to is a local supply place and i always like to support the smaller local businesses
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Re: What tig rod to buy (kb58)
Typically, 308L.....but for such a high heat part, I'd investigate a bit and maybe use 309L. I'm not 100% sure, but I believe it has a bit higher elasticity...which is good with something that has so many heat cycles.
Edited, as I meant to say 308L. Sorry.
Modified by Engloid at 5:31 AM 1/5/2005
Edited, as I meant to say 308L. Sorry.
Modified by Engloid at 5:31 AM 1/5/2005
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Re: What tig rod to buy (Engloid)
well with the advice of a local tig welder, I went with the 308. I could've probably gotten work to order it from Airgas when they do their order next, but I didn't know when that would be and I felt like getting the order out of the way now so I can get this D series manifold finished for my friends car.
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Re: (fulldragcrx)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by fulldragcrx »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i use 308L, which stands for low fume. works great not a single crack yet.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I thought the L was for low carbon.
I thought the L was for low carbon.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Davep »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I thought the L was for low carbon. </TD></TR></TABLE>
I thought low carbon = low fumes. lol.
I got some 308L the other day, but I have not use it yet. 98ctr
I thought the L was for low carbon. </TD></TR></TABLE>
I thought low carbon = low fumes. lol.
I got some 308L the other day, but I have not use it yet. 98ctr
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