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Well i just started welding about 4 days ago and its pretty hard to learn when theres no one telling you what your doing wrong. I know its hard to tell whats wrong just from pictures but i hope you guys can help me out a bit. Thanks in advanceIm using a Lincoln Power Mig 215, .35  Wire, 75%/25% Gas Mix, Gas is at 15 L/ min, Voltage is on D, Wire Speed Is at about 230.This is on 3/16 Steel.(Sorry If there blury)Flat WeldFilet Weld
Reply:Just started 4 days ago huh?  Doing pretty good in my book   I like the flat weld...the edges are nicely wetted in.  If there would be anything to improve on, I would say that you just need to do a steady weld and cut out all the motion.  It looks like you are doing a whip and pause.  With MIG, that is not really necessary.  I couldn't really see your fillet weld, but just try keeping steady...86 the motion
Reply:Yea i have been trying a bunch of different techniques i read on here. That was with little circles because that was the most comfortable for me. I wil try it without motion tomorrow.
Reply:I'm guessing it's .035 wire (otherwise Hooah!), and they look good.Make sure the metal is clean, go slow, go steady, and keep the nozzle clean.Adjustment of the feed roller and spool tension is important, be sure to check it a few times after you first begin using the machine, just follow the instructions in the setup.Looks good.***************************************Lincoln AC225 stick welderLincoln HD100 WeldPak flux core wire feed welderThree of the cheapest grinders money can buy
Reply:haha yea .035 is what i ment. yea i was kinda just wingin it with the tensioner cause i couldnt find he instruction but ill look it up and see what i need to do.
Reply:Try your circles on the fillet weld going UP forward and back down through the puddle.  If you have enough heat, it will look great.  Your welds look good.Welding left to right, circles would be counter clockwise.  Front half of circle just ahead of puddle, back half in puddle.  Lots o heat.David
Reply:Looks good for only 4 days at it!!
Reply:Thanks! I didn't think they looked too bad but still wanna get the best welds i can. keep the coments coming!
Reply:how many amps are you using in the pics?
Reply:Some variables you may wish to tryBack off the flow meter a fraction -you may be getting swirl induced air contamination in sheilding gas. Also check the shroud is fitting snuglyAre you pushing the torch - push Mig drag flux coreStick out length may be a tad long - get closer and see what happensDrop wire speed a little-spatter says its too highReduce volts setting by a division or two- looks too hotAbove all -do these _ one at a time make notes to what results are.Practice and observation of changes to the variables will help you the most.When you get that thickness right , change to another thickness and start all over gain.After a while you can get the settings spot on.CheersGrahame
Reply:I would say turn your wire speed down just a hair and try to steady your speed some. Other than that looks like you have the hang of it. Keep practicing and see what settings do what for you.Patriot Performance AutoLincoln Power Mig 255CLincoln AC-225 StickVictor Journeyman O/AQuincy QT-5 Compressor
Reply:4 days? Wow. It took me about a month to get to that point.
Reply:Originally Posted by Patriot PerformanceI would say turn your wire speed down just a hair and try to steady your speed some. Other than that looks like you have the hang of it. Keep practicing and see what settings do what for you.
Reply:Originally Posted by OpieI replied with the same advice...but edited it because I figure Im just a novice welder and didnt want to overstep my experiences!!Nice to know Im on the same page as the "experts."
Reply:Originally Posted by GrahameSome variables you may wish to tryBack off the flow meter a fraction -you may be getting swirl induced air contamination in sheilding gas. Also check the shroud is fitting snuglyAre you pushing the torch - push Mig drag flux coreStick out length may be a tad long - get closer and see what happensDrop wire speed a little-spatter says its too highReduce volts setting by a division or two- looks too hotAbove all -do these _ one at a time make notes to what results are.Practice and observation of changes to the variables will help you the most.When you get that thickness right , change to another thickness and start all over gain.After a while you can get the settings spot on.CheersGrahame
Reply:Looks great to me..But maybe just slow down a touch...But what do I know.. ...zap!I am not completely insane..Some parts are missing Professional Driver on a closed course....Do not attempt.Just because I'm a  dumbass don't mean that you can be too.So DON'T try any of this **** l do at home.