Q. Is it possible to successfully weld stainless steel?

Answer

Yes! Stainless steel is welded for a variety of tasks by fabricators. Stainless steel can be welded with a few minor modifications to typical equipment. The electrode or filler rod used to weld austenitic stainless must be stainless steel. As long as the right welding procedure, shielding gas, and filler rod are used, stainless can be welded to stainless or other metals.