OSC’s delivery system enables regular inventory management. Whether you need gas for an argon cylinder or a bulk argon tank, OSC provides an uninterrupted supply of industrial gas that eliminates business disruptions.
Argon is an odorless, colorless gas commonly used as a shielding gas in welding and other high-temperature processes. High-purity argon assures stable arc performance by protecting the welding area from the outside atmosphere. Manufacturers prefer using argon because it:
TIG welding is an arc welding process that uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode to create a current that melts and fuses metal. The weld area is protected from local contamination by a shielding gas composed of helium and argon. A constant-current power supply produces electrical energy that’s conducted across the arc through a plasma column.
TIG welding is ideal for thin stainless steel and metal sections, including aluminum, copper alloys, and magnesium. An advantage of TIG welding is that it allows the technician more control over the weld, leading to higher-quality welds.
MIG welding also uses an electric current to melt and fuse metal. An electric arc forms between a welding wire and the workpiece metal, while a contact tip transfers an electric current and guides the wire.
Argon produces the shielding gas that protects the weld from unwanted contaminants, which allows the heated metals to melt and join inside the weld pool. A trained technician manipulates the welded metal to the preferred shape. MIG welding is preferred because it’s adaptable, quick, and easily forms welded joints.
OSC has an on-staff chemist that tests your gas for quality assurance before it reaches your bulk argon tank. With us, you’re guaranteed the best products.
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