Which Copper Alloy for TIG backer plate

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Otis Cambell

Which Copper Alloy for TIG backer plate

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Which Copper alloy is best for use as a welder backer plate for TIG welding? McMaster-Carr list the following available Copper alloys;
101, 102, 110, 122, 145, 182
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I purchased some hot water tube, and put it over an anvil to smash it flat. 3bucks, and I still
have some for plumb jobs
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Basically any sheet will do. it is to keep air from the back of the weld and to prevent weld from dropping intto
the receiver. I used copper tubing couplings cut and flattened. this is better as you can form it to fit .
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Thanks guys.
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