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- by Backyardmech
- Fri Jan 01, 2016 1:39 pm
- Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
- Topic: Flux core weld problems
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3159
Re: Flux core weld problems
Is your polarity correct? MIG is usually DCEN, while FCAW is usually DCEP. I'm probably stating the obvious, but I know how easy it is to forget to check the way your machine is set, when wire feed feels like "plug and play". Steve S Yes, I double checked my machine. And it is set up prop...
- by Backyardmech
- Fri Jan 01, 2016 12:00 pm
- Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
- Topic: Flux core weld problems
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3159
Flux core weld problems
I'm a fairly experienced mig welder, but I'm totally new to FCAW. I'm having some issues with holes in my flux core welds? It almost looks like the kind of holes you get when your welding GMAW, and have no gas...Im wondering if this is a contamination issue with my work pcs?
- by Backyardmech
- Wed Dec 30, 2015 11:16 pm
- Forum: Member Introductions
- Topic: New welder from Winnipeg, Canada
- Replies: 3
- Views: 296
Re: New welder from Winnipeg, Canada
Cool, I'm from Winnipeg too. You probobly took a similar course as I did years ago at RRC. Just joined here myself.
Chris
Chris
- by Backyardmech
- Wed Dec 30, 2015 8:34 am
- Forum: Welding Projects - Welding project Ideas - Welding project plans
- Topic: New welding table/Exhaust hood
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2058
New welding table/Exhaust hood
Hey there, I resently got my first welder as a Christmas gift from my fiance. I'm no geenhorn as such either, I weld alot at work. We have an attached garage and im worried about welding fumes and smoke entering the home and need a place for my projects. So I need a table and plan on adding some sor...
- by Backyardmech
- Wed Dec 30, 2015 12:21 am
- Forum: Member Introductions
- Topic: Hello from Canada
- Replies: 3
- Views: 240
Hello from Canada
Just wanted to say hi, ive been welding for about 3 years now. But all through work as im a maintanance mechanic, but finally got my first welder for Christmas from my fiance. I have alot planned for this little welder..
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