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I was just wondering if anyone could give me some settings for vertical up welding with a mig. For example on 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2
Reply:What welder do you have? What type of material? Is it a butt joint, T joint or other?John -  fabricator extraordinaire, car nut!-  bleeding Miller blue! http://www.weldfabzone.com
Reply:I have a millermatic 251,welding mild steel and it's a t-joint
Reply:Also, need to know what type of wire are you running?  also what size wire, and what gas?  I know it sounds like we are being picky, but all that figures in as well. ~JacksonI'm a Lover, Fighter, Wild horse Rider, and a pretty good welding man......
Reply:Solid 0.35 wire.75/25 gas
Reply:240 ipm,17 to 19 volts depending on your style.  Should be around 150 amps give or take.The book sez 225 ipm and 18 volts, or 250 and 20.DavidLast edited by David R; 05-30-2007 at 08:51 PM.Real world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:I've been using 17.5v 245ipm on 3/8 T-joint.I'll post pics, but does that sound about right?I use the weave technique with a pause on the side walls.
Reply:Also , your getting vertical settings out of a book? where can I get that book from?
Reply:Lincoln Procedure handbook for acr welding.  From lincoln website, Twenty Four Bucks!I do a whole bunch of up Tees welding 3/4 to 3/8.  I use .045 wire @ 150 ipm, 18 to 19 volts with Co2.David Attached ImagesReal world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:Thanks alot guys I'll post pics and show you what i've got so far.