Stainless Steel Back-up Flux. . . Yo Steve U.S. Alloys

My TIG Stainless Steel welding has never been the greatest. Looks ok on the top with the shielding gas but the undersides show carbonization from to much heat being put into the piece. Yes I know move faster but I still just can�t seem to get it right. The other day I saw this Stainless Steel back-up flux at the Tin Man web site. My question is: Has anyone ever used a flux on Stainless Steel instead of going to the trouble of using a shielding gas on the backside of the work piece?

Thanks in advanced,

James Nichols

• The Tin Man Web Site

Flux cored TIG rod? I've got tons of questions on that!

For now though what I'm talking about looks like a paste that you paint on the back of your project before you start to weld. The argon gas keeps the air away from the front of the weld while the paste keeps air from the back. The paste will allow the metal to cool without air contact. This would let you weld without having to a backing tunnel full of argon gas on the backside of the weld while it cools. Try the URL below, I hope it works.

Thanks again,

James Nichols

• The Tin Man URL