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need some welding help |
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Jul 27 2004, 08:13 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,547 Joined: 6-May 04 From: Nutley, NJ Member No.: 2,030 Region Association: North East States |
ive been practicing my mig welding, and ive been able to lay down some pretty decent beads...but i dont think im getting enough penetration into the base metal....any suggestions on what i should do? im using the reccomended wirespeed and voltage from the welder
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Jul 27 2004, 07:32 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 178 Joined: 9-February 03 From: Georgetown, MA Member No.: 272 |
After I bought my Hobart 35, I read somewhere that pulling or pushing the weld (I forget which) supposedly gives better penetration. In general I just start with the chart, then play. I also bought an auto-darkening mask to eliminate that factor.
Ed |
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