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6.04 Guide for Selecting Filler Wire Diameter<br />
Filler Wire Diameter AC Current Range<br />
(Amps)<br />
32<br />
DC Current Range<br />
(Amps)<br />
1/16” (1.6 mm) 30 - 95 20 - 90<br />
3/32” (2.4 mm) 125 - 160 65 - 115<br />
1/8” (3.2 mm) 180 - 240 100 - 165<br />
3/16” (4.8 mm) 220 - 320 200 - 350<br />
Table 9 – Filler Wire Selection Guide<br />
NOTE 1<br />
The filler wire diameter specified in the above table is a guide only, other diameter wires may be<br />
used according to the welding application.<br />
6.05 Shielding Gas Selection<br />
Alloy Shielding Gas<br />
Argoshield is a registered trademark of BOC Gases Limited.<br />
Aluminium & alloys Welding Argon, Argoshield 80T, 81T<br />
Carbon Steel Welding Argon<br />
Stainless Steel Welding Argon, Argoshield 71T, 80T, 81T<br />
Nickel Alloy Welding Argon, Argoshield 71T<br />
Copper Welding Argon, Argoshield 81T<br />
Titanium Welding Argon, Argoshield 80T, 81T<br />
Table 10 – Shielding Gas Selection<br />
6.06 TIG Welding Parameters for Low Carbon & Low Alloy Steel Pipe<br />
Electrode Type &<br />
Diameter<br />
Thoriated 2%<br />
3/32” (2.4 mm)<br />
Thoriated 2%<br />
3/32” (2.4 mm)<br />
Thoriated 2%<br />
3/32” (2.4 mm)<br />
Current Range DC<br />
Amperes<br />
Filler Rod for<br />
Root Pass<br />
120 - 170 Yes<br />
100 - 160 Yes<br />
90 - 130 No<br />
Joint Preparation<br />
Table 11 – TIG Welding Parameters for Low Carbon & Low Alloy Steel Pipe