MIG fillets

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I'm trying to get fillet welds that are reasonably flat on the face of the fillet. Seems like no matter what I try it winds up rounding. Is my travel speed too slow, or do I need to do a weave, or is there something wrong with my settings or machine?
Reply:Picts and settings would help.I can think of any number of things that could cause this issue. Travel speed too slow, arc length too long, volts set too low, add in straight stringers versus some sort of motion versus a true weave, one of the big things is if you haven't yet learned to read the puddle and manipulate it.... and I could probably come up with a few more if I think a bit. You really haven't given enough info to even start to make real suggestions on what might improve things..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:Type of wire and diameter?  gas? voltage?  Wire feed speed?  Generally you need more heat or if you are limited the some sort of weave or J motion will flatten a fillet.
Reply:Originally Posted by lotechmanType of wire and diameter?  gas? voltage?  Wire feed speed?  Generally you need more heat or if you are limited the some sort of weave or J motion will flatten a fillet.
Reply:Less stick out.   Look on the miller site.   They have a good explanation.DavidReal world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:Push it, less stick out, maybe even weave a bit and hold the edges.My name's not Jim....
Reply:Yes you can't crank it up into spray since the gas limits you to short circuit transfer and globular.  Go with the recommendation inside the cover.  With 1/4 inch material you can maximize your voltage and wire feed speed as best you can then use a weave motion to tie in both toes of the weld.  I like a "J" laying on its side sorta.  I come back and swing up to fuse the vertical face then back down and forward to the leading edge of the puddle.