My first tig bead (with out filler wire)

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Here's a pic of my first fusion tig bead on a T plate. This is with out filler wire. My instructor wanted us to learn "Walking the Cup" before we introduced the filler wire. I didnt get pic of my weld with the filler wire yet. I'll post a few Tuesday when I go back to class. Attached ImagesHobart Stickmate LX 235 ACEverlast Powerarc 140ST DC InverterPowcon 300ST
Reply:For just learning the motions that's ok, but steel needs filler when you actually do real welds.Your travel speed and motions are inconsistent from what I can see there. Center section looks about right. Section to the left looks a bit fast, section to the right looks a bit slow. Also the ripples on the left tell me you weren't making consistent motions in that section.We really don't even bother teaching guys to walk the cup until later. It's not hard to do, but a lot of guys want to use it as a "crutch". We try to get guys to learn to do all their motions free hand 1st, since walking the cup has limited uses. It's only good on bevel joints and filets. Just a difference in teaching skills but understand you need to learn to do free hand as well..No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:Looks like you have the idea, Just remember especially welding small parts that as the part gets hot you need to back off the pedal.....Fusing really exhibits this as you have no filler to dab and remove some heat...Thats why you have the undercut   Miller Dynasty 350Twenty Six HammersThree Crow BarsBig Rock
Reply:Thanks for tips guys! I can use any and all of them. Sometimes I have a problem with the cup getting too hot and it starts to glow. Someone told me I was prolly moving too slow but I felt if I sped up I wouldn't get a descent bead. Would backing off the pedal some help with this?Hobart Stickmate LX 235 ACEverlast Powerarc 140ST DC InverterPowcon 300ST
Reply:The welder im learning on is a Miller Syncrowave 200. Running about 165 amps.Hobart Stickmate LX 235 ACEverlast Powerarc 140ST DC InverterPowcon 300ST
Reply:Originally Posted by JeffvadorThanks for tips guys! I can use any and all of them. Sometimes I have a problem with the cup getting too hot and it starts to glow.
Reply:Originally Posted by JeffvadorThe welder im learning on is a Miller Syncrowave 200. Running about 165 amps.
Reply:I have no clue if it's water or air cooled. My bet it's air cooled. But we've been working with 1/4 plate. I'll have to wait until Tuesday to find out the gas flow and everything. And I'll also take some more pics of a few more welds with filler.Hobart Stickmate LX 235 ACEverlast Powerarc 140ST DC InverterPowcon 300ST
Reply:I meant to put 3/16, not 1/4 plate!Hobart Stickmate LX 235 ACEverlast Powerarc 140ST DC InverterPowcon 300ST
Reply:The instructor is teaching you how to weld with out actually welding....wow.By the way those passes are not considered beads.
Reply:Originally Posted by GhostThe instructor is teaching you how to weld with out actually welding....wow.By the way those passes are not considered beads.
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Reply:Heres a few I did today. My main problem I think is under cut, big time! haha. The plate on the bottom left is half with the right hand, and my first time trying with my left hand. I still need lots of practice lol.Hobart Stickmate LX 235 ACEverlast Powerarc 140ST DC InverterPowcon 300ST
Reply:Originally Posted by JeffvadorHe had us run our first few beads without filler wire. Just learn the movements without having to worry with wire for the first time. And by the way, please dont comment on my thread if your gonna be negative. The world has enough of that. Im just trying to get insight on what I should do and other tips.
Reply:I think im starting to get it! lol Made an A on my weld test today!Hobart Stickmate LX 235 ACEverlast Powerarc 140ST DC InverterPowcon 300ST
Reply:The little effed up 1 inch section to the right was with my left hand, so dont look too much at that. Just need to work on being a little more consistent with my beads.Hobart Stickmate LX 235 ACEverlast Powerarc 140ST DC InverterPowcon 300ST