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by tooler777
Wed Apr 10, 2013 6:32 pm
Forum: Welding Certification - Stick/Arc Welding, Tig Welding, Mig Welding Certification tests - Welding Tests of all kinds
Topic: 3 g mig test
Replies: 5
Views: 1490

Re: 3 g mig test

Hi mick I tried another test plate tonight, i held the toes for two seconds per side this time and still some undercut. A lot better tho. The cap is high too maybe a shade over 1/8". I might lower the settings ,seeing as its still hot enough from the filler pass. Thanks for the input man. Appre...
by tooler777
Wed Apr 10, 2013 1:14 pm
Forum: Welding Certification - Stick/Arc Welding, Tig Welding, Mig Welding Certification tests - Welding Tests of all kinds
Topic: 3 g mig test
Replies: 5
Views: 1490

3 g mig test

Hi there. Im practicing for my 3 g mig test. Its in 3/8 plate. Beveled at 37.5 degrees each. I put a 1/6" landing on the pieces and used a 1 inch backing strip, 1/4" thick. Im getting way to much undercut as you can see.my settings are gas 75/25 25cfh. Voltage is 18 and 280 ipm. Should i h...