POSSIBLE MOISTURE IN ARGON FEED LINE
Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2017 1:37 pm
Hello all, I joined this forum with a hope that I may finally end up with the answer that I am looking for.
My issue is in regards to aluminum failures in X-ray, penetrant and destructive testing. The material that we are welding is 1.5" X .035 wall 6061 T4 tubing. I have gone though just about every preventative measure possible to alleviate our issues and I'm left wondering if my argon supply line is causing moisture to build up in the line. Within the last year and a half my company put in new crimp style 2" copper line that runs from our liquid Argon tank about 350' to the weld department. Could that size copper be sweating moisture into the line?
My issue is in regards to aluminum failures in X-ray, penetrant and destructive testing. The material that we are welding is 1.5" X .035 wall 6061 T4 tubing. I have gone though just about every preventative measure possible to alleviate our issues and I'm left wondering if my argon supply line is causing moisture to build up in the line. Within the last year and a half my company put in new crimp style 2" copper line that runs from our liquid Argon tank about 350' to the weld department. Could that size copper be sweating moisture into the line?