I seem to be going through Argon very quickly while using the Miller Sycrowave 200. I'm using an 80 cubic inch bottle and the regulator pressure is set around 23. I have been welding 3/16 inch thick angle iron and making 3 or 4 inch welds at a time. I'm due for a refill now. The last refill was a month ago. Does Tig use more gas than other methods (Mig).
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Originally posted by gearhead View PostI seem to be going through Argon very quickly while using the Miller Sycrowave 200. I'm using an 80 cubic inch bottle and the regulator pressure is set around 23. I have been welding 3/16 inch thick angle iron and making 3 or 4 inch welds at a time. I'm due for a refill now. The last refill was a month ago. Does Tig use more gas than other methods (Mig).Regards, George
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For 3/16" angle, the method of choice for me would be MIG first, stick, second, and TIG last. Your will use more gas in TIG than the other methods...another factor in your TIG is the type of collet body or gas screen lens, on your torch. I run mine around 15cfh to 20cfh. Too much gas will cause eddying in the gas field and suck in air...that's a no-no.
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