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by axial2terminal
Fri Mar 10, 2017 6:02 pm
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: Dynasty 280dx running 7018 Rod
Replies: 10
Views: 2098

Re: Dynasty 280dx running 7018 Rod

Didn't think to look in the Maxstar 280 section for information on the DX....

Thanks for seeking that out partner!
by axial2terminal
Fri Mar 10, 2017 12:23 pm
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: Dynasty 280dx running 7018 Rod
Replies: 10
Views: 2098

Re: Dynasty 280dx running 7018 Rod

So I called Miller to try and get some info about the machine and this particular process. Apparently you don't need to swap the ground and stinger as you would on other machines to get straight (DCEP) polarity, the machine automatically does this for you. There is nothing in the manual which explai...
by axial2terminal
Tue Mar 07, 2017 7:46 pm
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: Dynasty 280dx running 7018 Rod
Replies: 10
Views: 2098

Re: Dynasty 280dx running 7018 Rod

Hey CJ,

1/8" rod
vertical uphill passes
rod about 90 degrees to workpiece
by axial2terminal
Tue Mar 07, 2017 7:26 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Welding 385 Bronze
Replies: 5
Views: 2621

Re: Welding 385 Bronze

Hey Everyone, We got our ERCuSi-A rod and it welds great! This video was really helpful in getting started https://youtu.be/F2_hXQ4ABrg?list=PLX5v_DoD_m9NklIE_bdUjkW9B_554ORFq The trick is to not puddle the brass as the lead will cause it to fume out. You want to just see both of your parts red hot,...
by axial2terminal
Tue Mar 07, 2017 7:21 pm
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: Dynasty 280dx running 7018 Rod
Replies: 10
Views: 2098

Dynasty 280dx running 7018 Rod

Hello All, Looking for any suggestions for running 7018 rod on a Miller Dynasty 280dx. Practicing for 1" 3g plate test, so far the welds are ok but not as good as what we are getting with an Everlast Powerpro 205. Right now my settings are: - DCEP - 115 amps - Stick Stuck/Hot Start on - Dig @ 6...
by axial2terminal
Wed Feb 22, 2017 11:54 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Welding 385 Bronze
Replies: 5
Views: 2621

Re: Welding 385 Bronze

Thanks for the reply Coldman! I ordered some silicon bronze (ERCuSi-A) rod to try out with this material, I'll let you know
how it goes. Do you mind sharing a link to the video you mentioned?
by axial2terminal
Tue Feb 21, 2017 7:03 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Welding 385 Bronze
Replies: 5
Views: 2621

Welding 385 Bronze

Hello All! Looking for any tips for welding/brazing 385 Bronze. Making a large fireplace surround with mitered corners using .5" x 2" 385 flat bar and some smaller profiles. So far not very good luck with brazing, please let me know if you have any suggestions or settings for TIG welding t...