Page 3 - Stainless Steel Solutions

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Cutting

Plasma cutting systems ....................................................................................................................page 1
Shielding gases for cutting ................................................................................................................page 2
Cutting wheels ...................................................................................................................................page 3

Joining

Filler metals .......................................................................................................................................pages 4-6
Recommendations when welding stainless steel.............................................................................. pages 7-9
Grinding wheels .................................................................................................................................page 10

Finishing

Passivation systems ..........................................................................................................................page 11
Chemicals ..........................................................................................................................................pages 12-14
Finishing tools ...................................................................................................................................page 15
Flap discs ..........................................................................................................................................page 16
Wire wheels & brushes ......................................................................................................................pages 17-19

Safety

Fume extraction ................................................................................................................................page 20

Foreward

At Praxair we create technology, products and services that help to make our plant more productive.
We partner with our customers, employees and suppliers to make a difference and we are committed
to improving our customers’ economic and environmental performance.

Praxair’s philosophy when servicing manufacturing customers that perform welding and cutting
operations is to enhance the entire work process and not focus solely on the gas. Total savings to
the customer from operational improvements made possible with Praxair products, services and
know how may exceed the customer’s entire cost of the gas used for the operation.

We hope you find the solutions contained in this handbook to be helpful in reducing your overall
operational costs while improving your productivity when welding, blending and cutting stainless steel.

Praxair... Your Total Solutions Provider for Stainless Steel Applications

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