Argoshield - Tig

[Paul]

Hello every one, New member. Can Argoshield be used on a Tig for mild steel?
I understood from looking through the forum it cant, but the sales man at the my local BOC depo says it can.
Can someone clear this query up for me please.

 

[Justme]

Well if you look at the info on the BOC site HERE he needs to go on a refresher training course.


Justme
PS Funny when I googled "BOC Argoshield" this site came first not BOC

 

[malcolm]

PS Funny when I googled "BOC Argoshield" this site came first not BOC

Cool - we're winning.

Pretty sure the only reason pure argon rather than argoshield is used for TIG is to protect the tungston. It gets very hot and might tend to oxidise if any CO2 or oxygen were about. Not a problem for MIG as the wire only stays around in the gas for a fraction of a second.

 

[Hitch]

Pure argon is required. A mixed gas will be crap.

 

[Paul]

Thanks For replies, Think thats sorted that out.
Was hoping I could get away without more bottle rental.

 

[weldequip]

You can always hire a bottle of Pureshield Argon for the TIG job & then sling it back when finished, that way you are only paying for the gas & a month or two rental.
weldequip

 

[Paul]

Think I might have to do that.
I do hate having to pay rental when I dont use it very much.

 

[weldequip]

Yeah it's a pain I know but that's the way it is I'm afraid; just got a BT phone bill for over £50 & I haven't used the land-line since year dot!
weldequip