Settings/Variables:
Miller Dynasty 200DX
200 amp air-cooled torch
15 cfm argon (tried Jody's test for leaks, contaminated gas - electrode stayed shiny)
1.5% Lanthanated, 3/32" Electrode, sharpened, with a small blunt tip, pictured in photo
75% balance
120 hz frequency
No pulse
1/16" 4043 Filler
1/8" 6061 Base Metal
75 amps set on machine - probably using 1/2 to 2/3 of pedal travel
Seems like there is a lot of white crud to the side of the welds, have a hard time maintaining a clean puddle. I'm trying to keep the bead narrow, but it seems like if I back off much on the amperage the puddle becomes dirty (using the reflection of the electrode tip as a reference here). At the end, I let the heat get away from me, but nowhere else does it look very good either.
Wondering if you would share your thoughts on this. I've watched and re-watched Jody's videos, but I must be missing something
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Thanks,
Pete