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First whip and pause beads
Posted: Wed Oct 29, 2014 10:24 pm
by fitter33
I had my 3rd arc welding class today, and I worked on beads using the whip and pause technique on a Lincoln Invertec 300 with 1/8" 6010 at 75 amps. Other than running too cold ( welding instructor insisted) what do you guys think? I know I need to stack the puddles closer like in the bottom bead for starters.
Re: First whip and pause beads
Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 6:46 am
by Shield Arc
Yeah I'd say they are too cold. Never used a Invertec 300, but on my Invertec V350-Pro I like to run 6010 on flat plate with the arc force set on +2.0.
These welds were made with my Everlast PowerArc 200, but you get the point.
Re: First whip and pause beads
Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 6:58 am
by Shield Arc
Here maybe you can see this picture better.
Re: First whip and pause beads
Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2014 7:20 am
by WTFH
Lengthen your arc, a good starting point is about 1/8". Also since you are just getting started keep your rod pretty much perpendicular to the plate.
John
Re: First whip and pause beads
Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2014 1:49 am
by 79jasper
Jody has a few good videos on 6010.
I was told a good rule of thumb is each whip up and back to the puddle should only take about a second. Don't know if it's true or not, but seemed to work for me.
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