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Old 02-04-2015, 09:12 AM   #7
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Re: Welding Advice

Unless your planning to weld 1/4" and above thicknesses, the 110 volt machines will work nicely, especially on body panels and sheet metal. There are a few key things to know and do with MIG welding. First of all, Practice! I wouldn't suggest the inexperienced hand to attempt "flux core" because it requires skill and understanding. Use a gas coverage (CO2/Argon) (NOS Gas) with .25 wire, gas set at about 15-20psi in an enclosed no fans environment. The metal needs to be CLEAN and the fit needs to be as close as possible. "Lap Joints" where you can get away with it. Use a series of "tacks" to spread the heat out and to keep distortion to a minimum...Did I mention "PRACTICE?"...Take your hood to a local body shop or have a friend who knows how to weld come over and show you so you can see and hear what a correct running machine looks and sounds like. Set your voltage and leave it alone, all the rest of the adjustment is made with "wire speed"...Keep your wire stick-out at about 3/8" to 1/4"...If your readily burning through, your voltage is too high, if the bead is balling up your wire speed is too fast...Practice on junk metal instead of your dash.
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