November 10, 2022
Shielding stainless steel correctly for welding: shielding gas selection
Welding stainless steel requires selecting shielding gases that preserve its metallurgical composition and associated physical and mechanical properties. Common shielding gas elements for stainless steel include argon, helium, oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and hydrogen, (see Figure 1). These gases are combined in varying proportions to accommodate the needs of different transfer…
