wire for MIG

[haybine]

i need some information regarding different types of wire for a MIG welder. i currently have a small wire machine that uses flux core wire. is there any different types of wire for different welding applications other than regular steel? is there an aluminum wire for welding aluminum? how about something for welding cast iron? someone told me about a silicone bronze wire. where is something like this available? if my machine will accept different types of wire, then it would open up a whole new territory of welding for me. all i found so far is what i have: .035 steel flux core wire. any information is greatly appreciated.

[cope]

haybine, what machine? how many amps? There are many other wires available, but you will need gas capability for many of them.

[haybine]

century brand 110 volt, 80 amp wire feed welder. no gas used with this machine.

[Hobart Expert Dave]

Haybine you are kind of stuck welding Steel with this welder. The only Flux core wire out that I know of is The mild steel flux wire and there is a Stainless Flux wire which does run good. But NO CAST and NO ALUMINUM.
Dave Evans

[Roger]

All the stainless steel flux core wire I know about requires shielding gas.

Your welder is limited to welding 18ga. or 20 ga. steel at lower end and 1/16" steel at upper end.

If you like welding save for better welder. At least HH175 or HH135 if it must be plugged into 110V.

[Cleaver]

Originally posted by Roger
All the stainless steel flux core wire I know about requires shielding gas.

Hi,

Sorry to bring this old post up, but I kinda have a similar question. I have done the search around this thread and could not find what I am asking for. By far, this would be the closes one for me.

I just recently purchased (not here yet still on order) a baby welder, the brand is Cambell Hausfeld WF2000 (I think). Its only a 120V machine that is limited to (what I think) wire feed flux core welding. It can max out to around 70amps.

I will only be welding light stuff like exhaust pipes and mufflers (welding only for hobby). However I would like to know if its possible to weld stainless steel pipes or mufflers with a wire feed welder? I searched and searched and found some flux core stainless steel wire, however I am not sure if I can use this or not. Would it be possible if someone can answer this question for me?

Thank you and hope to hear from someone.

Regards...

[cope]

Cleaver

Roger answered your question in the post just above yours. The SS flux core wires are called dual shield; they have a flux core as well as a gas shield. For SS you need gas which translates into a larger welder. Best to graduate all the way to a 220V such as the Hobart 175.

[Roger]

Here are some links showing good example of what Stainless Steel solid wires and fluxcore wires are availabe. Other companies make about same products.

http://www.kobelcowelding.com/PDF/DWGbrochure.pdf

Download full line catalog.

http://www.kobelcowelding.com/PDF/CATL2000.PDF

[Cleaver]

Re: Cleaver

Originally posted by cope
Roger answered your question in the post just above yours. The SS flux core wires are called dual shield; they have a flux core as well as a gas shield. For SS you need gas which translates into a larger welder. Best to graduate all the way to a 220V such as the Hobart 175.

Hi Cope,

Thank you for letting me know about this. I guess I am limited to only welding steel cuz, thats the only thing that my welder can do! hahaha. Roger did answer my question, but I just wanted a bit more clarification..and you did that! I appriciate your help in all this...thank you!

Roger, thanks for the link to that site..I will read it and learn more about it.

Thanks all!