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infra:tools:tig [2020/12/11 15:00] – created vukoinfra:tools:tig [2022/02/20 20:15] (current) Arsenicum
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 This is setup that is frequently used and consumables should be stocked in relatively high quantities. This is setup that is frequently used and consumables should be stocked in relatively high quantities.
  
-**Torch**: SR-17\\ +**Torch**: SR-26\\ 
-**Electrodes**: 2% Lanthanated 1.6 mm (WL20 blue), <del>1.5% Lanthanated 1.6 mm (WL15 gold)</del>\\+**Electrodes**: 2% Lanthanated 1.6 mm (WL20 blue), <del>1.5% Lanthanated 2,4 mm (WL15 gold)</del>\\
 **Filler rod**: W4Si1/ER70S-6/12.64 1.6 mm - basic copper coated rod for carbon steel\\ **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\\ **Torch cups**: 54N14 / 54N16 + 1.6 mm SR17 gas lenses\\
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 ====== In stock ======= ====== In stock =======
-Gold 1.6 / 2.0 / 2.4 electrodes (do not buy - replaced by blue WL20)\\+Gold 1.6 / 2.0 / 2.4 electrodes (do not buy - replaced by blue WL20 2% Lanthanated)\\
 10 x 308LSi 1.6 mm TIG rod for welding stainless steel\\ 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 AlMg5 1.6 mm TIG rod for welding aluminum\\
 10 x CuSi3 2.0 mm TIG rod for TIG brazing 10 x CuSi3 2.0 mm TIG rod for TIG brazing
  
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 [[https://allegro.pl/uzytkownik/sklepspawacza|sklepspawacza]] - cheap consumables on allegro\\ [[https://allegro.pl/uzytkownik/sklepspawacza|sklepspawacza]] - cheap consumables on allegro\\
 [[http://norgaz.pl|Norgaz]] - argon gas, costs about 100 PLN / 40L gas cylinder (shipment included), They accept bank transfers [[http://norgaz.pl|Norgaz]] - argon gas, costs about 100 PLN / 40L gas cylinder (shipment included), They accept bank transfers
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 ====== Links ====== ====== Links ======
 [[https://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/tungsten-electrodes.html|why lanthanated electrodes]]\\ [[https://www.weldingtipsandtricks.com/tungsten-electrodes.html|why lanthanated electrodes]]\\
 [[https://www.youtube.com/c/ThisOldTony/search?query=tig|ThisOldTony TIG related videos]] [[https://www.youtube.com/c/ThisOldTony/search?query=tig|ThisOldTony TIG related videos]]
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 ====== People ====== ====== People ======
 Do you want to know more about our TIG setup? Do you have any suggestions? Do you want to learn TIG basics? Contact [[people:vuko:start|vuko]] he will be happy to help. Do you want to know more about our TIG setup? Do you have any suggestions? Do you want to learn TIG basics? Contact [[people:vuko:start|vuko]] he will be happy to help.
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 +====== Protips ======
 +It's a good idea to know the basics before you start welding (see the people above), but here's some general tips:
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 +  * Make sure the welder is set to TIG, not MMA when you start welding
 +  * Wear long-sleeved clothes when welding, otherwise you might get an unpleasant sunburn. There's lab coats in the workshop you can use.
 +  * Don't weld galvanized steel (blacha ocynkowana)! The fumes are toxic and doesn't produce good welds. If you really need to you can file the zinc coating off. Leave at least 1cm between the weld and any of the coating.
 +  * If the weld comes out dirty and splattery, make sure the valve for the argon gas cylinder is open. The regulator should show about 6 l/min when the torch "trigger" is pressed
 +  * 90 Amps is a good starting setting for welding - if you don't know what current you need for your project, you can start with that and adjust based on results.
 +  * As a rule of thumb, the electrode should be sticking out from the ceramic cup by about half of the diameter of the cup's opening.
 +  * While welding, keep the electrode as close to the material as you can without dipping it into the puddle. 3mm distance is alright.
 +  * If you just finished welding a part it might still be very hot even if it's not glowing anymore. If you touch it with your bare hand you might burn yourself
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 +====== Keywords ======
 +Some of the pages are sometimes hard to find, here's some relevant keywords: spawanie, spawarka, welder, argon
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