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by crouchy
Wed May 03, 2017 4:53 am
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Acetylene withdrawal rate
Replies: 6
Views: 1851

Re: Acetylene withdrawal rate

Cheers guys, that would kinda make sense them choosing the biggest bottles as to not to overdraw
by crouchy
Tue May 02, 2017 4:14 pm
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: Acetylene withdrawal rate
Replies: 6
Views: 1851

Acetylene withdrawal rate

So I've started a new job in a big fabrication factory and there's quite a lot of Oxy acetylene rigs all over. I've not had much experience with o/a but I'm confused with the withdrawal rate rules.... We only use the rigs for cutting and they are the biggest cylinders you can get here (320cf) I've b...
by crouchy
Thu May 12, 2016 8:43 am
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: 3F vertical up issues
Replies: 7
Views: 1192

Re: 3F vertical up issues

Alright mate, nah I'm only trying to master this as I want to take another test. I mainly weld thin gauge box/tube sheet metal. I do heavyer materials too but not as much and it's normally in flat position. I do alot of out of position welding on thin gauge work so getting it right on thicker first ...
by crouchy
Wed May 11, 2016 12:05 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: 3F vertical up issues
Replies: 7
Views: 1192

Re: 3F vertical up issues

I use 0.8mm wire (1/32) argoshield universal (Boc) think it's 12% co2 2% O2 and 86% argon it's recommended for material 4mm too 8mm I believe
by crouchy
Tue May 10, 2016 2:45 am
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: 3F vertical up issues
Replies: 7
Views: 1192

Re: 3F vertical up issues

Here's what it looks like
by crouchy
Mon May 09, 2016 5:19 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Three earth terminals?? a b c
Replies: 18
Views: 1372

Re: Three earth terminals?? a b c

The dial on the left and right both work together on any of the terminals, I will have a Lil play again tomorrow morning. Ive used this machine for years but never gave this much thought as to what the difference is. I have a Miller dx 220 with I much prefer :-D Thanks anyways guys
by crouchy
Sun May 08, 2016 1:29 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Three earth terminals?? a b c
Replies: 18
Views: 1372

Re: Three earth terminals?? a b c

Have to wait till I go to work tomorrow but I can tell you now there's only two switches big volts small volts. The wire is fed from a separate rover
by crouchy
Sun May 08, 2016 1:26 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: 3F vertical up issues
Replies: 7
Views: 1192

3F vertical up issues

Hi guys, I'm still having some problems with vertical up mig. I use the right techniques (upsidown V) reduce power by 15-20%. The weld pool starts to undercut and crowning about a 3rd of the way up. If I turn it down anymore I feel there's gonna be lack of penetration. It's a bit hit and miss I have...
by crouchy
Sun May 08, 2016 3:48 am
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Three earth terminals?? a b c
Replies: 18
Views: 1372

Three earth terminals?? a b c

Hi guys

I have this old machine at work that has three earth terminals on it. I normally have in plugged in to the one marked c. Have tried them all but not sure what the difference is?? Any ideas?
by crouchy
Fri Jun 12, 2015 10:49 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: The what I welded today (/whenever) thread (pics please)
Replies: 3253
Views: 538738

Re: The what I welded today (/whenever) thread (pics please)

A Chandelier I made a year ago for some show in the west end. Not my best Tig work I have to say, the central Hub is made from Turned EN 1AL shite not nice to weld at all
by crouchy
Thu May 28, 2015 4:18 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: cup sticking to job on ac and dc
Replies: 1
Views: 322

cup sticking to job on ac and dc

Has anyone had the problem of the cup sticking to the job when walking the cup or sliding it along the join? If so what can be done to stop it?
by crouchy
Wed May 27, 2015 8:56 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Foot Pedal vs Hand switch? (walking the cup)
Replies: 7
Views: 1056

Re: Foot Pedal vs Hand switch? (walking the cup)

Thanks guys, will punt the hand switch back and practice using that. Thumb wheel control you say? What make of touch do you have trackranger??
by crouchy
Wed May 27, 2015 2:30 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Foot Pedal vs Hand switch? (walking the cup)
Replies: 7
Views: 1056

Foot Pedal vs Hand switch? (walking the cup)

Hi guys,

Im getting practice in on 6g test (63mm carbon steel 6mm wall) just wondered if you guys used the foot pedal or the hand switch? Or is it a case of whats comftable for you?
by crouchy
Sat May 23, 2015 10:33 am
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: best table to eat you lunch off?
Replies: 2
Views: 627

Re: best table to eat you lunch off?

Check out the other photos on there, made the rolls Royce inspection light rolled stainless 316l with a spun flange on the front edges and micro welded stainless handles £10,000 what my boss charged them that's like $16,000 US!
by crouchy
Sat May 23, 2015 10:27 am
Forum: Welding Forum General Shop Talk
Topic: best table to eat you lunch off?
Replies: 2
Views: 627

best table to eat you lunch off?

Nice and flat level square..... Bit of a heat sink tho!

http://s1040.photobucket.com/user/crouc ... sort=3&o=6
by crouchy
Sat May 23, 2015 8:00 am
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: Hello from England!
Replies: 7
Views: 640

Re: Hello from England!

Thanks len, hope that works
by crouchy
Sat May 23, 2015 7:44 am
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: Hello from England!
Replies: 7
Views: 640

Re: Hello from England!

Hi, I'm having trouble uploading photos it keeps saying image invalid???
by crouchy
Sat May 23, 2015 7:02 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: tight fit aluminum 6063 tig weld
Replies: 5
Views: 701

Re: tight fit aluminum 6063 tig weld

Bevel your flats and weld butt joins and mabe finish with outside corner? That's how I would tackle it. A good butt join is just as strong as a fillet!
by crouchy
Sat May 23, 2015 5:06 am
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: Hello from England!
Replies: 7
Views: 640

Hello from England!

Hi guys, new to the forum. Been in the welding trade for 6 to 7 years now. Mainly steel mig but doing alot more tig these days. I work for a company who manufacturer things for the entertainment industry. My main claim to fame is the 2012 Olympic games we built the steel rings that flew in over the ...