Do you leave it in, or pull it out?

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When Tig welding, do you ever leave the rod in the puddle when you stop, or remove it and grind the stop every time? Attached ImagesDon’t pay any attention to meI’m just a hobbyist!CarlDynasty 300V350-Pro w/pulseSG Spool gun1937 IdealArc-300PowerArc 200ST3 SA-200sVantage 400
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Reply:Why would you grind the stop?  What is there to grind?ɹǝʌo ǝɯ lloɹ 'sıɥʇ pɐǝɹ uɐɔ noʎ ɟı
Reply:scratch start tig will leave a "place" where you exit the puddle.
Reply:It depends on the situation and mood im in. If its stainless I'm more likely to leave it in, if you dont at least leave the rod end in the gas zone it will dirty up the end of hte rod and your  start wont be so good.   In all reality, it doesn't matter. Its up to you. If its a roll out weld, I try not to stop until I'm done with that pass. On position welds, I may leave it in so its ready for the next quarter, but I usually jump around on quarters. Do whatever you feel like doing. As a buddy always says, "its just another weld". Doug
Reply:I don't leave the rod in, and I don't usually grind the stops. If you stop properly you won't necessarily leave a fish eye.
Reply:Last time someone asked me that, she was about 17 years old (and I was 16).Syncro 250 DX Dynasty 200 DXMM 251 w/30A SG XMT 304 w/714 Feeder & Optima PulserHH187Dialarc 250 AC/DCHypertherm PM 1250Smith, Harris, Victor O/ASmith and Thermco Gas MixersAccess to a full fab shop with CNC Plasma, Water Jet, etc.
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Reply:Bill,Heck yea I can remember that.  In fact her dad owned a taxi cab company in the next town over.It's a lot of stuff in the middle that I tend to forget (some by choice).Syncro 250 DX Dynasty 200 DXMM 251 w/30A SG XMT 304 w/714 Feeder & Optima PulserHH187Dialarc 250 AC/DCHypertherm PM 1250Smith, Harris, Victor O/ASmith and Thermco Gas MixersAccess to a full fab shop with CNC Plasma, Water Jet, etc.
Reply:Originally Posted by freshintulsaIt depends on the situation and mood im in. If its stainless I'm more likely to leave it in, if you dont at least leave the rod end in the gas zone it will dirty up the end of hte rod and your  start wont be so good.   In all reality, it doesn't matter. Its up to you. If its a roll out weld, I try not to stop until I'm done with that pass. On position welds, I may leave it in so its ready for the next quarter, but I usually jump around on quarters. Do whatever you feel like doing. As a buddy always says, "its just another weld". Doug
Reply:depends,i typically leave it in, but slow your pull out down, with scratch you pull the heat from the root to the parent metal, but while your doing it watch for the root puddle to solidify, then you can break your arc.That way you wont get a crater crack(fish eye, among other names)  its get really critical on higher chrom contents, ie p91,inkenel(spelling?), hastalloy, etc
Reply:Why scratch start with the machines listed in the op's signature?How do you know the blacksmith's dog? When you hollar at him he makes a bolt for the door!
Reply:Originally Posted by that'll_buff_outWhy scratch start with the machines listed in the op's signature?
Reply:I will frequently leave the rod in while I stop, mild steel and stainless steel.JasonLincoln Idealarc 250 stick/tigThermal Dynamics Cutmaster 52Miller Bobcat 250Torchmate CNC tableThermal Arc Hefty 2Ironworkers Local 720
Reply:Originally Posted by that'll_buff_outWhy scratch start with the machines listed in the op's signature?
Reply:how can you leave it in the puddle? it will freeze in there..
Reply:Why would i use scratch start with the new machine????? Because ive made more xray welds with a basic tig whip and stick machine than carter has liver pills :Pprocisely,,,,,, then your fire up1/4 to 3/8 back from the wire to get the root hot and just continue on.......
Reply:I work on superheated steam lines, upto 3" wall thickness. On roots i ALWAYS tail out whenever i have to stop.