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Basic setup
This is setup that is frequently used and consumables should be stocked in relatively high quantities.
Torch: SR-17
Electrodes: 2% Lanthanated 1.6 mm (WL20 blue), 1.5% Lanthanated 1.6 mm (WL15 gold)
Filler rod: W4Si1/ER70S-6/12.64 1.6 mm - basic copper coated rod for carbon steel
Torch cups: 54N14 / 54N16 + 1.6 mm SR17 gas lenses
Argon gas: main 40L argon gas cylinder + 8L reserve / portable tank
Extended setup
Good to have same of those in stock.
Longer cups for detailed work such as 54N14L.
Parts for welding with 1.6 / 2.0 / 2.4 electrodes in SR17 without gas lenses.
CuSi3 rods for TIG brazing
In stock
Gold 1.6 / 2.0 / 2.4 electrodes (do not buy - replaced by blue WL20)
10 x 308LSi 1.6 mm TIG rod for welding stainless steel
10 x AlMg5 1.6 mm TIG rod for welding aluminum (requires AC power supply we do not have)
10 x CuSi3 2.0 mm TIG rod for TIG brazing
Where to buy
sklepspawacza - cheap consumables on allegro
Norgaz - argon gas, costs about 100 PLN / 40L gas cylinder (shipment included), They accept bank transfers
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People
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