some people says that FCAW procedure is more dangerous because it produces much more cancerogenic particles than other procedures...
is that true, or is just bull...???
- Otto Nobedder
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FCAW and SMAW/MMA produce far more fumes than other processes, and are, naturally, more hazardous.
Watch your ventilation to keep your head out of the smoke, and/or use a respirator rated p100, and you'll be fine.
Steve S
Watch your ventilation to keep your head out of the smoke, and/or use a respirator rated p100, and you'll be fine.
Steve S
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It's mostly about quantity. GTAW (TIG) produces very little fume, but over a lifetime can be hazardous. FCAW makes a lot, and fast. Find ways to keep out of the smoke, like carefully placed ventilation, fume extractors (home-made is far better than nothing), or PPE like a respirator.
Steve S
Steve S
I did some FCAW a few weeks ago because I ran out of C25, and man am I glad I had my 3M 7500 respirator with the pink filters. Some smoke cloud that makes, I had forgotten about! Since I never really did a lot of SMAW, it's always a rude awakening, lol