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pgl2389
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Can anyone help me? I am using pure argon have tried all different flow rates and angles. High and low current settings. Grinding the tungsten to a point. Little annoying because when using the tig welder at work I get very very good welds
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Welcome

You most likely have some kind of gas issue. Check that you have welding grade 99% pure argon and if possible check your set up with a bottle of gas thats known to be good.
Poland308
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And soap all your connections for the gas. When you start an arc can you hear the gas flowing at all?
I have more questions than answers

Josh
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Checked for leaks and gas coverage, I am a little suspicious of the gas, it's from a supplier I have never used before. I'm going to take it to work today and hook it up to the machine I usually use and see what happens.
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Welcome to the forum.
M J Mauer Andover, Ohio

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Any chance your employer would allow you to take an argon tank home for a try? This would tell you straight away.
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