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by slim88
Sat Mar 03, 2018 4:35 pm
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: questions about vertical up
Replies: 3
Views: 1347

questions about vertical up

I would appreciate some help and advice, 1/8'' 7018 1. when z weaving, I know you're suppose to wait till the edges fill in, but should you wait until the whole puddle is in the edge where you pause, or the edges should fill in while the puddle is moving across the middle. 2. When going vertical up ...
by slim88
Wed Feb 28, 2018 1:34 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: Hello
Replies: 8
Views: 651

Re: Hello

Okay I will, Thanks for the advice
by slim88
Tue Feb 27, 2018 10:45 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: Hello
Replies: 8
Views: 651

Re: Hello

That's just one side of a tee joint, I was trying to fill each side so I put like 5 or 6 passes all weaving, except the stringer for the root. Also, when I did a practice certification plate it took me five passes to fill, with the fifth being the cap, what can be the cause of that. My amps was abou...
by slim88
Tue Feb 27, 2018 12:09 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: Hello
Replies: 8
Views: 651

Re: Hello

Yes I am talking about stick welding for now. I could really use some advice on machine settings and techniques. My settings are about 115 amps and the dig is 3/4 full. The first stringer goes in good until I get to the top and half the times I burn through and when I use a lower amperage all the we...
by slim88
Tue Feb 27, 2018 12:20 am
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: Hello
Replies: 8
Views: 651

Hello

Hello all, I am a beginning welding student and I need help. I am having trouble Z weaving and getting ready to take my certification plate.