I got a MIG welder and we are trying to weld SS steel to Mild Steel. We know we need a different wire but arent sure which kind... also what gas do I need? co2/argon or something else?

thanks!

 

Try posting in the welding section of this site. Probably will get a better response

 

who is trying?? what mild to what stainless? i dont need different wire. steel is steel

 

just plain ole stainless mandrel to plain ole mild mandrel


so ihavenastd u say wire speed down and heat up and i will be good just using regular MIG wire?

can anyone confirm

 

bump

 

done it before and it worked out ok

 

just using regualr gas and standard MIG wire? do you know the exact type of wire that would be preferred?

 

the regular wire will work. yes it will rust but its going to rust any way. yes i have done it. your not building a plane, right? good luck.

 

awesome this is great news i was worried as hell

what about heat and wire speed? suggestions? im getting it all jethot coated so im not worried about rust

 

it depends on the thicknesses of the metal, if this is your first go at welding please practice first, you'll be glad you did.

 

just test it out on a scrap piece!?

 

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i saw you YESTERDAY, you cant call me by my real name?

 

hahah yes BRETT but now noone knows who im talking about

 

DAN, are u coming to tims tomorrow or are u gonna puss out?

 

ive done this, welded a stainless pipe to a mild one. mild wire, worked fine. the wire speed and voltage is up to you, whatever is most effective / works for you. good luck

 

there is a different type of wire that is used for this, I don't remember what it is, but it's like an alloy that's halfway between the other 2..I have some of it, but I''m too lazy to go outside and see what is is..but it's really not a big deal either way.