Hey , I'm doing my tig root pass with 1/8 filler metal and a 5/32 gap .Im feedeing the rod through top of pipe . Im running 80-85 amps and from 6-8 o clock the metal starts balling up . So I went side to side while feeding the rod and the metal balled up and dropped below radius of root pass .What should I do different?
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Here is a video that might help you out. Can you get some pictures up for us?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKaPIpxIneE
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Here is a video that might help you out. Can you get some pictures up for us?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKaPIpxIneE
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Thanks for the info on the video . I've watched for the hand positioning and torch angle to help me . I free hand instead of walking the cup . With a gap closer to 1/8 inch I do a lot better. Will try to change variables and send pic. tomorrow.
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Hey , the root pass im referring to is the one in front .The one with excessive penetration was one of a earlier try. Any advice is needed and appreciated . I structural weld but don't see pipe welders too often because I'm at the shop most of the time . So any advice is good.
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I think its looking good but i must ask, why not walk the cup? It is good to learn both because some times you can't walk it.
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On the OP you were talking about filler balling up. It sounds to me like you are feeding in to the arc and not the puddle. Feed it back a little farther and see what happens.
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I have tried walking the cup but not quite fast enough too walk the cup on root pass while feeding the filler metal but will practice more . Appreciate the feedback.
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