ss arc welding?

[streetslide]

is it possible to weld stainless steel with an arc welder? if so, there a special electrod I need to use?

[Sberry]

Yes, stainless is arc welded by all three processes. Stick, Mig and Tig. You need to match the rod with the type being welded and there are several types.

[streetslide]

they sell the rod at the same place they sell regular mild steel rods? also, is the process different, or will I need to practice to get ehhang of it with the ss?

[streetslide]

also, got the number/code of the rod used to weld 304 or 316 ss?

[Dan]

Originally posted by streetslide
also, got the number/code of the rod used to weld 304 or 316 ss?

For 304 SS use a 308 rod. For 316 SS use a 316 rod.

[Guest]

Originally posted by streetslide
also, got the number/code of the rod used to weld 304 or 316 ss?

Weld 304 Ss with 308 rod, and 316 with 316L rod. "L" is for low carbon. Procedure is the same in arc welding Stainless, you might run it a little hotter than mild steel. What is it you're going to weld?

[streetslide]

an exhaust manifold

[Dan]

Originally posted by streetslide
an exhaust manifold

If your stick machine has a DC side this project sounds like a perfect excuse for setting the machine up as a scratch start TIG.

[chip hayden]

give us more info such as thickness, application, and maybe even type of stainless and you'll get one helluva procedure from this group.

[streetslide]

gonna be using either 304 or 316 ss as I mentioned above, as far as what type, Im not sure(I dont know). the ID of the pipe is gonna be 1.5", the walls or the pipe are gonna be about 1/4" thick. I plan on making a turbo exhaust manifold.

[Guest]

Sounds like a great project, Street....can ya post some pictures?

[morpheus]

you not working today Rocky ?

- jack

[cope]

Originally posted by morpheus
you not working today Rocky ?

- jack

Rocky doesn't have to workl he has a position.

[Franz]

YUP, horizontal.
He also has a pillow.

[streetslide]

one thing I forgot, the flange for the turbo, wastegate and head flange are gonna be mild steel. what process/rod's would I use for that?