Tweco 186 DC Inverter - Manual (Page 68)

186 AC/DC INVERTER BASIC WELDING
BASIC WELDING GUIDE 4-14 Manual 0-5237
Base Metal
Thickness
DC Current
for Mild
Steel
DC Current
for Stainless
Steel
Tungsten
Electrode
Diameter
Filler Rod
Diameter (if
required)
Argon Gas Flow
Rate
Joint Type
0.040"
1.0mm
35-45
40-50
20-30
25-35
0.040"
1.0mm
1/16"
1.6mm
10 CFH(5 LPM) Butt/Corner
Lap/Fillet
0.045"
1.2mm
45-55
50-60
30-45
35-50
0.040"
1.0mm
1/16"
1.6mm
13 CFH(6 LPM) Butt/Corner
Lap/Fillet
1/16"
1.6mm
60-70
70-90
40-60
50-70
1/16"
1.6mm
1/16"
1.6mm
15 CFH(7 LPM) Butt/Corner
Lap/Fillet
1/8"
3.2mm
80-100
90-115
65-85
90-110
1/16"
1.6mm
3/32"
2.4mm
15 CFH(7 LPM) Butt/Corner
Lap/Fillet
3/16"
4.8mm
115-135
140-165
100-125
125-150
3/32"
2.4mm
1/8"
3.2mm
21 CFH(10 LPM) Butt/Corner
Lap/Fillet
1/4"
6.4mm
160-175
170-200
135-160
160-180
1/8"
3.2mm
5/32"
4.0mm
21 CFH(10 LPM) Butt/Corner
Lap/Fillet
Table 4-7: Welding Rate
TIG Welding is generally regarded as a specialised process that requires operator competency. While many of
the principles outlined in the previous Arc Welding section are applicable a comprehensive outline of the TIG
Welding process is outside the scope of this Operating Manual. For further information please refer to www.
victortechnologies.com or contact Thermal Arc.