Why is 1 to 5 percent oxygen added to argon shielding gas?
Answer Enhance wetting action
The welding arc is majorly stabilized when you add around 1-5 percent oxygen to argon. Doing so impacts bead shape, boosts the droplet rate of filler metal, and reduces the spray transition current.
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