Think we nailed the problem. After checking the manual and call to Miller I was able to get inside and lightly sand and set the point gap to .010. Miller said this needed to be done every three months, at least according to the manual. I then re-loaded the 3/32 pure tungsten and #8 gas lens, 150 max...

Thanks for your replies, your help is appreciated Here is what I have: Gas flow - 15 cfm #8 Gas lens & cup on a 17 air cooled torch According to the Miller owners manual the balance is 60%EN, and 40%EP The Miller manual recommends checking to see if the High Freq is continuous and the proper set...

Need some advice on what happened here. I was trying to cap a 2.75 dia aluminum x .10 wall cylinder with .100 thick end plates. Here is the set up and subsequent problems. 1. Not sure of the aluminum alloys, but assume they are a weldable alloy. 2. Not aware of any clear anodizing on either parts. 3...