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Ways to Weld Stainless Steel The welding process
for stainless steel pipe fittings is dependent on
the thickness, finish, and intended use of the
final product. Although stainless steel can be
welded in a variety of ways, welders in the
United States tend to use three methods most
often. TIG welding, resistance welding, and MIG
welding are the methods used to weld stainless
steel. MIG (Metal Inert Gas) welding, TIG
(Tungsten Inert Gas) welding, and resistance
welding are the three types of welding. Find out
more about each in the following
paragraphs The most commonly used stainless
steel welding process, tungsten inert gas
welding offers high quality, versatility, and
longevity. This welding process produces very
little heat, making it ideal for thin metals. As
needed, argon may be mixed with other gases,
including helium, hydrogen, and nitrogen,
depending on the specific project. When the
interior and exterior surfaces are welded
together, inert backing gas is used to create
protection from corrosion and prevent oxidation.
Resistance welding or spot welding, as it is
sometimes called, is one of the most
cost-effective methods. As a result, there are no
limits to the applications of resistance welding
(RW) equipment, so it can be used both for small
and large projects. RW uses an electrical
current to heat frayed metal edges and seal them
Together. Due to its ability to tailor itself to
the metal's properties, this type of welding can
be extremely productive on metals with low
melting points. When performed correctly, metal
inert gas welding results in a strong joint
between stainless steel pieces. Solid wire
electrodes and argon gas are used in
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this process. Despite its popularity, MIG welding
requires the welder to use a pulsed current
supply, which can make welds more difficult on
stainless steel projects with difficult-to-reach
spots. Weld quality and arc stability can both be
improved using other gases mixtures like helium,
oxygen, and carbon dioxide. There are many
different ways to weld stainless steel depending
on what qualities you need. You might want to
consider spot welding if you're looking for a
more affordable weld. For thin materials, TIG or
gas tungsten arc welding would probably be the
best choice. Rhinox stainless steel plumbing
fittings offer customized solutions for all your
requirements.