I've always used an Argon Co2 (75 -25) mix. Stargon is basicly a brand name, but stands for 90% Argon, 8% Co2, and 2% Oxygen. I stopped at a friends house today, he recently switched to stargon. Hes says its way better, b/c everything he welds now comes out much cleaner. He says thats the only difference he noticed, but the difference is huge (According to him).
To my knowledge, the Co2 is what makes the weld hotter, and penetrate the material further. Most likely, i'll never weld anything bigger then 5/16" - 3/8", and even that is very extreme. I'm curious to what everybody here is using and why.
I'd like to hear any Pros - Cons, opinions, and member knowledge. Thanks.
To my knowledge, the Co2 is what makes the weld hotter, and penetrate the material further. Most likely, i'll never weld anything bigger then 5/16" - 3/8", and even that is very extreme. I'm curious to what everybody here is using and why.
I'd like to hear any Pros - Cons, opinions, and member knowledge. Thanks.