miller 211 mvp

Devildog2076 · Mon Mar 16, 2015 9:02 pm

Hi all: Just wondering if anyone else is using this machineg and believes it burns far hotter accodring to its dial and metal thicknesses. I was welding 1/8 inch and was far below that on the temperature dial

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AKweldshop · Mon Mar 16, 2015 9:17 pm

Devildog2076 wrote:Hi all: Just wondering if anyone else is using this machineg and believes it burns far hotter accodring to its dial and metal thicknesses. I was welding 1/8 inch and was far below that on the temperature dial .

Just weld.
Who cares about settings?

Superiorwelding · Mon Mar 16, 2015 9:54 pm

AKweldshop wrote:
Devildog2076 wrote:Hi all: Just wondering if anyone else is using this machineg and believes it burns far hotter accodring to its dial and metal thicknesses. I was welding 1/8 inch and was far below that on the temperature dial .

Just weld.
Who cares about settings?

John,
Seriously??????? That's how you answer a post??

Let me show you how to reply and offer a little help, since you clearly have lost your respect for others and have no idea how to help him.

Devildog2076,
I wouldn't worry so much if you feel the machine runs a little hot. I would assume these figures come either from the side panel or the auto set? I think the auto set is great for beginners and to get you close but I would dial it in according to your liking and for a proper weld. I suggest figuring out what amperage/voltage and wire feed speed your given dials are actually at to help you dial in your machine better for a given material thickness.

Also, I would guess this machine might run a little different running on 120v and 220v so I would check the settings between both.

Here is the beginning of the series Jody did on MIG welding basics. Included is how to figure out your wire feed speed and amperage.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5KrwmK7df-s
-Jonathan

AKweldshop · Mon Mar 16, 2015 10:51 pm

I just feel people worry to much about the settings, and not the welds.

Do it how you like.

Superiorwelding · Mon Mar 16, 2015 11:05 pm

AKweldshop wrote:I just feel people worry to much about the settings, and not the welds.

Do it how you like.

How do you think we get said welds? Settings maybe?

-Jonathan

AKweldshop · Tue Mar 17, 2015 12:19 am

Superiorwelding wrote:
AKweldshop wrote:I just feel people worry to much about the settings, and not the welds.

Do it how you like.
How do you think we get said welds?
-Jonathan

By welding

exnailpounder · Tue Mar 17, 2015 12:28 pm

I tried welding 14ga.steel with .045 wire at 29.5 V and it didn't work...I don't know whats wrong with that crazy welding machine, I guess I need to take it in for repairs. Jethro's welding machine and dildo repair is gonna do the work!

Superiorwelding · Tue Mar 17, 2015 12:32 pm

exnailpounder wrote:I tried welding 14ga. steel with 200 amps and 400 fps...it didn't work...I don't know whats wrong with that crazy welding machine

There is your problem, you were not moving fast enough

-Jonathan

exnailpounder · Tue Mar 17, 2015 12:36 pm

You caught me mid-edit there Jonathan.

Superiorwelding · Tue Mar 17, 2015 12:39 pm

400 feet per second, can you imagine that? That my friend is welding!
-Jonathan

exnailpounder · Tue Mar 17, 2015 5:04 pm

Oh yeah...that would be more like a flame thrower than a welder. Gosh I need to quit drinking

Devildog2076 · Sun Mar 29, 2015 10:23 pm

Superiorwelding wrote:
AKweldshop wrote:
Devildog2076 wrote:Hi all: Just wondering if anyone else is using this machineg and believes it burns far hotter accodring to its dial and metal thicknesses. I was welding 1/8 inch and was far below that on the temperature dial .

Just weld.
Who cares about settings?
John,
Seriously??????? That's how you answer a post??

Let me show you how to reply and offer a little help, since you clearly have lost your respect for others and have no idea how to help him.

Devildog2076,
I wouldn't worry so much if you feel the machine runs a little hot. I would assume these figures come either from the side panel or the auto set? I think the auto set is great for beginners and to get you close but I would dial it in according to your liking and for a proper weld. I suggest figuring out what amperage/voltage and wire feed speed your given dials are actually at to help you dial in your machine better for a given material thickness.

Also, I would guess this machine might run a little different running on 120v and 220v so I would check the settings between both.

Here is the beginning of the series Jody did on MIG welding basics. Included is how to figure out your wire feed speed and amperage.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5KrwmK7df-s
-Jonathan

Thank you foro your help. The other response makes you want to delete this forum from your favorites bar. I believe in helping each other even if they are beginer or stupid questions. Thanks again!!!

Mon Mar 30, 2015 12:30 am

Glad you got to see our normal side. Some times members have off days, but 99.9% of the time, we are on our best behaviour.

AKweldshop · Mon Mar 30, 2015 1:02 am

Devildog2076 wrote:Hi all: Just wondering if anyone else is using this machineg and believes it burns far hotter accodring to its dial and metal thicknesses. I was welding 1/8 inch and was far below that on the temperature dial .

Ok, maybe I came across rather harsh, but really, this is a rather unnecessary question.....

Settings on your chart are always a starting point, and will always vary, depending on how you weld,
(rate of speed and/or gun manipulation), and the different joint configurations and/or metal thickness'(s).....

I was saying you need to quit worrying about what your settings are, and focus and what the puddle needs.

Be one with the puddle, friend,

IMO, and I'm sticking to it....
~John