Thread: Argon gas for TIG.
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Old 12-11-2009, 07:01 AM
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For TIG you have to run straight argon. CO2 or MIG Shield (Argon CO2 mix) will contaminate the weld when welding aluminum and I reckon the tungsten electrode wouldn't like it either.

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