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Re: Argon vs argon/co2 was re: Welding and spraying.

To: "Vallely" <Vallely@ibm.net>, "Nory" <Nory@webtv.net>
Subject: Re: Argon vs argon/co2 was re: Welding and spraying.
From: "S. L. Hower" <howersl@mailexcite.com>
Date: Mon, 21 Sep 1998 06:51:45 -0700
Nory,

For a nice overview of MIG welding and the assorted
variatations of shielding gases and their applications, point your web thingy 
thusly:

 http://www.airproducts.com/gases/package/mig%5Fmag.html

---
Scott Hower 
(not speaking for, just working for:)
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.
7201 hamilton Blvd
Trexlertown, PA  18195
-> howersl@mailexcite.com
-> howersl@apci.com

73 MGB
77 Midget


On Mon, 21 Sep 1998 08:13:39   Nory wrote:
>John wrote:
>
>>I use 75% argon / 25% co2. My Lincoln 
>>instruction manual recommends pure 
>>co2, no reason given. The welding shop 
>>guy says the blend runs cooler. I've been >satisfied, but am curious
>about whether 
>>the co2 would be any different/better. My >guess is that the difference
>is not critical. >I'd welcome any other opinions from the 
>>list on the matter. John Vallely
>
>When I worked for the local Highway Department, 75% argon / 25% co2 was
>the blend they used for all their welding - not just on the trucks, but
>also on road signs, guard rails, etc.  It seemed to be good for any
>welding they did, although I'm afraid I can't tell you what reasons they
>had for chosing that particular blend.
>
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