One cheat you can do is cut them slightly less of an angle so after welding it pulls itself to 90

When I use to do pie cuts we had them all laser cut I would sand the outside edge a little more then the inside when I was removing the dross.

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Artie, Thank you very much! It's been a long time coming but I finally made the jump. So far it has been a blast and a learning curve. You think you have it all figured out and something new comes your way (or more specifically difficult customers). On this note, the next episode, 61 or 62 dependin...

You'll also be much happier with more cleaning action. I personally am around 45 but never less then 35 the puddle gets to dirty and harder to control. Sent from my XT1635-01 using Tapatalk These machines have a lot of cleaning in them. I actually started at 50. Then down to 30 now I think the lowe...

You'll also be much happier with more cleaning action. I personally am around 45 but never less then 35 the puddle gets to dirty and harder to control.

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I'm cheating. I decided to cut the short necked filler off and replace it with another that's already welded to a 4" square and just weld the assy. down . It should be much simpler and cleaner. I've had that problem but I was lucky enough to get by with a #5 a long stick out and high cfh. Sent...

Artie, Thank you very much! It's been a long time coming but I finally made the jump. So far it has been a blast and a learning curve. You think you have it all figured out and something new comes your way (or more specifically difficult customers). On this note, the next episode, 61 or 62 dependin...

I’ve been trying to learn how to weld aluminum but I can’t figure it out I’ve tried every setting and I just can’t seem to get a puddle to form I think the problem is I’m using some Lowe’s aluminum and not like 6061 but I’ll attach a picture and if anyone could tell what I’m doing wrong it would be...

It's interesting, but definitely not for everyone. There is heaps of repetition. The job I'm on at the moment is part of an order of 1200 vehicles, so there will be the same welds for a while. I could see that but at the same time I love dropping the hood as long as possible Sent from my SM-G920V u...

Groisch wrote:

cj737 wrote:How about posting a picture of the machine settings and cable connections?

I use the foot pedal for amp control and I’m using 20cfh of argon

Turn your balance between 35 and 45 and try again. Your on basically no cleaning right now

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I think I was usually around 100 to 150 on frequency and I don't remember on the amps maybe 30 to 60 amps at the most. I just lay my filler in the joint of the weld and light up on that. And keep pushing the filler in.

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No idea mate, 4 separate microphones catching all manner of interference, and its heavily edited. Could be anything. (Not a cow though. At least from my end. ) Glad you like the show. I loved the chance to chat, Pleasantly surprised with how it turned out. Ya definitely a good listen! Sounds like I...

MinnesotaDave wrote:Here's your first video on the subject:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2vuGlcbDwKY

Still one of my favorites so informative and fun. Still holds true to today


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Recently bought new AlphaTIG200x machine and just getting comfortable with it. For now, I will be using it to TIG stainless steel (SS) exhaust systems. In the old days, I mainly used O/A or MIG, but the pipes were steel (not stainless). So anyway, I am looking for best prep and techniques for a nic...

Jakedaawg wrote:@5th Street Fab

Just out of curiosity, are the long runs that you do done with mig? Do you use both processes?

It depends. I try to tig anything that will be seen or anything that's critical. Everything else is migged.

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motox wrote:5th st
i see you do numerous shapes and fixtures.
do you have several customers or do you build for one source?
craig

I work for North River boats so most of the things you see are for them.

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25 cfh argon is high, isn't it? i recall reading that too high a flow rate can draw in ambient atmosphere and contaminate the weld. The Miller weld calculator can provide the proper flow rate. Also, some flow meters are graduated in liters per minute, rather than cubic ft per hour. Most the guys at...

motox wrote:5th St.,
not only do you do outstanding welds but your shop fabs the neatest
projects!!
craig

Thanks bud I really appreciate it!

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motox wrote:5th St.,
not only do you do outstanding welds but your shop fabs the neatest
projects!!
craig

Thanks bud I really appreciate it!

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motox wrote:5th st
what do you use to cutout the aluminum parts?
craig

We have a router table for the main parts. Then we just use a shear or band saw for everything else.


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It does typically turn colors but if it's kept in gas coverage until it's cool enough to touch it should be silver. All you need to do is get a puddle started then stop and keep the torch over it with the gas flowing and check the color.

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How's the grain of your tungsten? Is the arc wandering any? Sent from my MotoG3 using Tapatalk I grind tungsten horizontal, not how they recommend but I've bet ever had an issue. I'm not getting any arc wander Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk You could light up on some stainless real quick and ke...

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