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by chadmh91
Wed Dec 10, 2014 9:49 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Having Trouble With 6G Test
Replies: 1
Views: 289

Having Trouble With 6G Test

I'm kinda new to this tig welding thing, but I'm getting the hang of it slowly but surely. I've bust a few 2" SCH 80 carbon steel tests, but I'm not gonna stop trying to get better. I have a problem with my tungsten getting stuck while I'm on the overhead, the sides & the top come out fine,...
by chadmh91
Wed Oct 15, 2014 1:36 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Tungsten Sticking
Replies: 2
Views: 1370

Tungsten Sticking

Everytime I try to add rod on my pipe welds the tungsten keeps sticking, idk if my machine is too cold or if my tungsten is sticking out too far, can anyone help me solve my problem with my tungsten sticking??? Thanks in advance
by chadmh91
Mon Oct 06, 2014 1:20 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Amps
Replies: 6
Views: 804

Re: Amps

Its pretty hard to walk the cup on 2" pipe so I will probably dab it for both
by chadmh91
Mon Oct 06, 2014 9:16 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Amps
Replies: 6
Views: 804

Re: Amps

I thought when welding stainless the amps had to be lower than welding carbon steel
by chadmh91
Wed Oct 01, 2014 12:25 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Amps
Replies: 6
Views: 804

Amps

I am getting ready to take a 2" SCH80 pipe test(carbon & stainless) can I get some advice & how many amps I should have for welding both of the alloys? Thanks in advance
by chadmh91
Wed Oct 01, 2014 12:21 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Cup Size
Replies: 9
Views: 1342

Re: Cup Size

I am welding 2in SCH 80 pipe, what cup should I use??
by chadmh91
Sun Jul 20, 2014 10:32 am
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: 6GR Flux Core Root Pass
Replies: 6
Views: 3713

6GR Flux Core Root Pass

I'm getting ready to take a 6GR certification test for a job & I'm having trouble with my root pass. I know it's not really common to use flux core for your root pass because it's so difficult, but if anyone has any experience with taking a 6GR test I would really appreciate if you would give me...
by chadmh91
Tue Jul 08, 2014 11:57 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Cup Size
Replies: 9
Views: 1342

Cup Size

How do you know what size cup to use???
by chadmh91
Tue Jul 08, 2014 11:56 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Adding Filler Metal
Replies: 5
Views: 1047

Adding Filler Metal

What is the best way to add filler metal, the lay wire technique or to add when it is needed?? Please respond & let me know which technique is an easier way for a beginner like myself, thanks
by chadmh91
Tue Jun 24, 2014 12:52 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Copper Nickel
Replies: 4
Views: 790

Copper Nickel

I am getting ready to take a test with 2 inch pipes .154 thickness in the 6g position, can someone help me & tell me how much heat should I use because I'm not used to welding copper nickel pipe with tig, thanks in advance
by chadmh91
Mon Jun 09, 2014 7:45 pm
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: Porosity
Replies: 7
Views: 1028

Porosity

I just finished taking a 3g 4g test & my cap on the overhead had some porosity around it, can someone explain to me what I did wrong so I won't make the same mistake next time?? Thanks
by chadmh91
Wed May 28, 2014 10:39 pm
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: Pipe Test
Replies: 6
Views: 907

Re: Pipe Test

Uphill
6g
by chadmh91
Wed May 28, 2014 6:11 pm
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: Pipe Test
Replies: 6
Views: 907

Re: Pipe Test

My bad it's an all stick pipe welding test
by chadmh91
Wed May 28, 2014 4:57 pm
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: Pipe Test
Replies: 6
Views: 907

Pipe Test

I have to take a welding test tomorrow, 4 inch carbon steel pipe with stick, can anyone help me & explain how hot my machine should be & what size root opening I should use, I would really appreciate it...
by chadmh91
Fri May 23, 2014 8:53 pm
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: Mild Steel
Replies: 11
Views: 1683

Mild Steel

I really struggle with welding 6010, & 6011, can anyone give me some advice on what to do so that I can get better, much appreciated
by chadmh91
Mon May 19, 2014 4:54 pm
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: 6010 Open Root on Pipe
Replies: 10
Views: 3241

Re: 6010 Open Root on Pipe

Taking a welding test with 4 inch pipe tomorrow, how hot should my machine be??
by chadmh91
Sun May 18, 2014 11:43 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Tig Welding Stainless Steel
Replies: 3
Views: 626

Tig Welding Stainless Steel

I am getting ready to take a tig welding test with stainless steel & this will be my first time, should I have my machine hot or cold? ?
by chadmh91
Sat May 17, 2014 2:25 am
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: 6010 Open Root on Pipe
Replies: 10
Views: 3241

Re: 6010 Open Root on Pipe

So while doing the whip & pause technique do you push the rod inside the pipe??
by chadmh91
Fri May 16, 2014 8:48 pm
Forum: Stick Welding/Arc Welding - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Topic: 6010 Open Root on Pipe
Replies: 10
Views: 3241

6010 Open Root on Pipe

I'm a beginner to the whole pipe welding thing so I wanna know what is the best voltage to weld on the open root & should I use the whip & pause technique or just let the rod burn into the pipe???