What type of wire do I need to weld stainless steel?
1793211
Regular flux core wire that you buy to fit this machine will work, but you need to be careful of burning through thin gauge steel so keep the heat/current low for light gauge work
1793212
I do not know for certain. The standard wire spool is for steel and may work also for stainless but you will need the maximum power setting for stainless. Stainless requires much more heat to weld properly. You may want to check with a local welding supply and they will be able to tell you for certain.
1793213
You don't need any special wire, and I don't know that any is available. Be aware that when you weld stainless, the weld itself will not be stainless, and will rust, as will the area around it. It will most likely also be weaker and not as neat as a mild steel weld.
1793214
i don,t now if it will work for you, but depending on the thickness of the metal you may have to turn the heat down, and do more light tacks. good luck.........
1793215
You should check with a welding supply source. I have not welded stainless, however to use with this machine it will need to be "flux core" of some type. Why not Google the question?
1125911
no you need a elctric welder with a shielded gas arc..tig welder Tungsten Inert Gas welder...special machine...metal has to be meticulously clean when welded with a stainless steel brush
1240202
Not sure what yer asking for here. You should probably try "Google." A CEM 140T is a great welder if you want to spend the time tracking down all the upgrade parts from other machines to make up for the garbage the put in the box. This type of machine has a lot of hobbyist support on the internet. Again, "Google."
1391544
No. You can use solid core wire. If you are going to use .023 solid core wire then you will need a new drive wheel. It is the same for the Hobart and Miller welders. The supplied drive wheel will work for .030 solid core wire.
354374
No, it is to hot. You only need a small torch and the stainless steel wire. Check online for jewelry welding.
229405
The generator has a NEMA 14-50 outlet. It's four wire, with two hots, a neutral and the ground so it can provide both 240 and 120. I don't know anything about Eastwood welders, but since welders only use 240 they typically use a NEMA 6-50 three wire plug. I think you'd need to make a short adapter cord to plug your welder into the generator.
1642991
Can you solder stainless? I don't think soBut a great question. I have always thought steel had to be welded
263320
Yes this welder will use argon gas. You will need to change to polarization of the wires, get a cylinder of argon gas, a hose, a regulator, & an inert gas brass hose nipple with an argon 5/8 RH threaded nut that screws into the back of the welder, so you can hook up your gas. http://www.brwtechnologies.com/B_RH_ARGON_250_Hose_fitting_set_p/b-rh-argon-250.htm
1794948
Wire is rated 30 amps. Are you using for welder supply power, or for welding leads? For supply, the welder must have an input rating of 30 amps or less. This wire is not suitable for use as welding leads.
1366512
I assume you are asking about copper or copper plated wire. You can do that with a regular soldering iron but the Lee melter at a pretty high temperature would work better. have at least 15% tin in the mix of lead or use pure tin.
227794
The wire it came with is ok, but when I bought this same welder in 2013 I bought this wire: INETUB BA71TGS .035-Inch on 2-Pound Spool Carbon Steel Gasless Flux Cored Welding Wire This wire doesn't splatter as much as the wire that came with it. I am on my second roll and it works great!
1975460
Alternate fues should work, provided that you have an appropriate regulator and the neccesary safety devices. Contact your local welding supply.
1043751
This machine can only weld mild steel, as there is not much selection for wire. While it might actually fuse the stainless together, the weld WILL rust.
1183649
Gas is better if you want cleaner welds. You don't necessarily get more consistent welds though as flux does a great job. Flux core wire carries flux inside, so it smokes and spatters more, and leaves behind a residue that you brush off. It's more convenient than MIG, and cheaper. It's up to you.
348446
Oscar, this welder comes with everything you need to get welding. The unit comes with flux core wire so all you have to do is plug in and start welding. If you are going to use gas in you welding process, which I think is excellent, all you need to get is a spool of solid wire (no flux) and a gas tank and you are all set. I have used other welders and this Hobart is by far the best and easiest to weld with.
349519
Any fine diameter silver solder will work fine. Rule of thumb is to always use solder with a smaller diameter than the wire you're trying to solder, I always try to use 0.032 for just about anything.
2271791
If the pipe is made of copper and using solder then yes. To weld a steel pipe?; - NO!!!