Spray transfer settings

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Hi, I am starting to use Axial Spray transfer and have a couple questions that hopefully the good folks here can shed some light on. I am using a PowerMig 256 with .035 wire and 90/10 gas with 35-40CFH. When I look up the settings on Lincoln and Millers apps they point @ 400wfs and 25volts. In order for me to get Spray my settings are 370wfs and 27-28 volts. This seems like quite a bit higher in voltage. The material is 1/4 inch steel. Not sure if the voltage difference is because of the gas not being 98/2. But Lincoln's site specifies 90/10.  Also cleaned the hot rolled steel to shinny brite.Thanks!!John
Reply:Here's what I did with Lincoln's L-56 .035” wire, with C-10 gas. 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
Reply:Very nice.  My machine only goes to 28 volts and doesn't readout amps.  So looks like my 27-28 volts is ok then.  Thanks for sharing the pics.
Reply:Yeah, with C10, my voltage tends to hover around 27 -28 on my Migmaster 250. With 98/2 oxy, for 1/4", the voltage would be in the 24 -25 range.ESAB Migmaster 250 Hobart Ironman 230Multimatic 215TWECO Fabricator 181i & 211iHH125EZ - nice little fluxcore only unitMaxstar 150 STH - very nice
Reply:I bought a Hobard Beta Mig machine in 85 and use it now and then for a quick patch job but usually tig weld most stuff I do....I always wanted to try to spray weld with it but never got around to it......If your familiar with that old machine you know it just has a couple selector knobs with a number (Like 1-9 ) Anyone ever spray transfer with this machine?  where do I start.....   Miller Dynasty 350Twenty Six HammersThree Crow BarsBig Rock
Reply:Originally Posted by B_CI bought a Hobard Beta Mig machine in 85 and use it now and then for a quick patch job but usually tig weld most stuff I do....I always wanted to try to spray weld with it but never got around to it......If your familiar with that old machine you know it just has a couple selector knobs with a number (Like 1-9 ) Anyone ever spray transfer with this machine?  where do I start.....
Reply:Hi, Just want to post some pics of my spray transfer welds.  Thanks for all the feedback!