Shielding Gas Consumption
Compute the shielding gas consumption of a MIG/MAG or TIG weld by multiplying the flow rate (L/min) by the welding time (min), in liters. The gas (argon, CO₂, mixtures) protects the molten pool from atmospheric contamination. Knowing the consumption lets you size cylinders and budget — and adjust the flow, since excess wastes gas and can cause turbulence and porosity. Enter the gas flow rate and the welding time.
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Shielding gas consumption
In MIG/MAG and TIG welding, a stream of gas wraps the arc and the weld pool to shield them from the surrounding atmosphere — oxygen and nitrogen from the air would contaminate the molten metal, bringing on porosity, embrittlement and loss of properties. Consumption is simply the flow rate (L/min) × the welding time. Picking the flow rate is a balancing act: too little lets air reach the pool (pores); too much not only wastes gas (an expensive item, argon above all) but creates turbulence, drawing air into the shielded region — the opposite of the intended effect. Knowing the consumption lets you size how many cylinders to take to a job site and budget the gas, which is a significant cost in arc welding. The type of gas (pure argon, CO₂, Ar+CO₂ mixtures) depends on the process and the base material. Enter the gas flow rate and the welding time.
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