If yourself had no charts or start settings what would be your steps to setup your machine using flux core

Does that still apply for flux core

If you had no charts or information about wire speed and voltage, would the wire be set to one setting before burn though of metal and lower if bead bigger than material thickness then voltage to a setting just after stubbing to a slightly convex bead

Ok the right one it is might need to make the weld slightly bigger - thankyou for your guidance

Also what is the book you have in the picture

How much penetration is classed as enough tested 6mm plate with 0.035 flux core wire with 2 different wire speeds

https://imgur.com/gallery/TQrQK

Performed a macro test to check my weld progress which one is the best im using 0.045 flux core on 6mm plate

https://imgur.com/gallery/XCTNb

On the weld i noticed little pits in the weld at first i thought i was causing it on previous welds when i was chipping the slag but this one i did not chip - is this a form of porosity or is it normal

Slowed down a little made sure wire was on front edge changed gun angle

https://imgur.com/gallery/VpGd9

1/4 inch using gasless flux core 0.045 (1.2mm) size powered by 205 amp machine with wire speed set at 170ipm

What am i doing wrong if possible

https://imgur.com/gallery/tm2MD

Thats what i wanted to hear ive been practicing alot trying to work it all out

Couldnt use photobucket trying imgur

Flux Core self shielded 0.045 (1.2) 6mm plate

http://imgur.com/MWShorX

Is it right the miller calculator wants more amps for 6mm than 4.8mm this is for self shielded 0.045 flux core

Wrote that wrong its stating more amps needed for 4.8mm compared to 6mm

When setting voltage for Gasless Flux Core are you suppose to set it just above stubbing eg: 5 on fine volts stubs but 6 is a continuous arc

Checked Polarity all good - Wire is E71T-11 so its self shielded
Will get some thicker practice pieces if all works out will drop down to 0.035 (0.9mm) flux core for the thinner stuff figured 0.035 solid would be the same as 0.045 flux core

Have moved to flux core 0.045 (1.2mm) from solid 0.035 (0.9mm) Tried running beads on 1.6mm plate instant holes Able to run beads on 3mm plate but slag only on edge not full coverage and bead is a dark dull grey Tried fillet weld on 3mm weld is uniform but has undercut Cannot load photos need to upg...

My fillet weld legs are about double the size of the metal - not the same size as what i read is recomnended Im using .035 on 1/8 (3mm) wire speed 200 ipm voltage unknown based on 1.6 times anperage at 125A Miller calculator recommends 290ipm at 150A it doesnt feel like im taking my time Would reduc...

Got the WIA for $200 its 10 years older than the cigweld so hopefully made the right decision

Was running .035 solid wire till i ran out of gas Is the equivalent size in a flux core .045

Not ebay in my town same price $300

Now that just makes it harder to decide

The Cig only has one 8 Position Voltage Knob
The WIA has a HIGH/LOW knob and a stepless voltage knob

The CIG is 13% 200A 22 Volt at 10 Mins
The WIA is 24% 180A 24 Volt at 5 Mins

I have a choice between 2 Migs that have become available
1. WIA Weldmatic 210s 30A-205A Open Circuit Voltage 24 - 35
2. Cigweld Transmig 200 30A - 200A Open Circuit Voltage 26 - 54

Which is the better/bigger mig

I can see now how confusing i made my last post what i was trying to ask was I replaced liner, adjusted roller tension and unplugged earth check resistance then plugged back in - and now welder works Should i be checking anything else before i continue to use it The pictures i attached where for an ...

OK now im confused decided to replace liner it had been cut so short the end was inside the torch headpiece replaced and cut to length so it was just inside of diffuser Unplugged earth lead and checked resistance moving it to make sure i had continuous connection Adjusted Roller tension Fired Mig up...

So i increased the Wire speed had to also increase the voltage setting and produced 2 awesome welds with not undercut Turned metal over tried again and it was like i had no power arc would try to start but could not get a continuous bead Turned up voltage would burn wire to the tip - turned up wire ...