Improve Vertical Uphill

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Just ran some vertical uphill and was hoping I could get some suggestions/critique. Ran these with .024 wire. Did the upside down V manipulation but forgot to run a diagonal line to make it into a triangle shape. The work piece is 1/4" so the wire is too small for it but I was practicing on some sheet metal before trying uphill and didn't feel like changing the wire. The welder also trips my 15 amp breaker if I try to push it.



Tried to make the uphill as flat as possible.
Reply:That is not bad for starting.  Vertical is where its at.  When i teach some i get to it fast.

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Originally Posted by Sberry

That is not bad for starting.  Vertical is where its at.  When i teach some i get to it fast.
Reply:You need more amps, which means higher voltage and more wire speed. Your puddle is freezing too fast, which gives the very pronounced " ripples". Other than that , not bad. Keep a very tight arc and minimal torch movement and keep your wire at the leading edge of the puddle.
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Originally Posted by M J D

You need more amps, which means higher voltage and more wire speed. Your puddle is freezing too fast, which gives the very pronounced " ripples". Other than that , not bad. Keep a very tight arc and minimal torch movement and keep your wire at the leading edge of the puddle.
Reply:I can’t weld uphill for beans.  Perhaps I’m always too hot when I try.  My puddles always droop and spill out like a waterfall.Lincoln, ESAB, Thermal Dynamics, Victor, Miller, Dewalt, Makita, Kalamzoo.  Hand tools, power tools, welding and cutting tools.
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Originally Posted by N2 Welding

I can’t weld uphill for beans.  Perhaps I’m always too hot when I try.  My puddles always droop and spill out like a waterfall.