Is this too cold?

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This is a picture I took from another post (not in weldingweb). I am curious. Does this look like a cold weld or is it the camera angle? This is supposed to be a professionally done chassis. Attached Images
Reply:That "chassis" would never leave my shop looking like that.The workmanship is hobby level at best.http://all-a-cart.comWelding Cart Kits and accessories
Reply:Kinda hard to tell seeing as those two you have outlined still have their slag and the actual weld is unseen. Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk 2
Reply:Originally Posted by glock36Kinda hard to tell seeing as those two you have outlined still have their slag and the actual weld is unseen. Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk 2
Reply:2nd ZT's commentDynasty 200DXPassport plus w/ spoolmate 100victor 315c oxy/(act and prop)Miller digital elitemilwaukee power tools
Reply:Junk welds.
Reply:professional just means he got paid..another ahole who can pull the trigger ona wirefeeder....
Reply:X 3 on mig, and if it's for a lawnmower, I have no problems with it.
Reply:Um, 2008? Lincoln 140 HD
Reply:Originally Posted by toycoma98Um, 2008?
Reply:Originally Posted by ZTFabThose are MIG welds.
Reply:Totally unacceptable....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.
Reply:Originally Posted by toycoma98Um, 2008?
Reply:Originally Posted by ZTFabMaybe he thought that if he waited long enough, watered and fed them that they would grow up to be strong, healthy, full size welds one day.
Reply:This actually is a chassis from a well known manufacturer for these types of chassis. I believe the person who took this photo has bought it from that manufacturer. Incidentally, I think the date is correct.OK. Should I tell him about these welds and advice him to get them checked?
Reply:Originally Posted by karuThis actually is a chassis from a well known manufacturer for these types of chassis. I believe the person who took this photo has bought it from that manufacturer. Incidentally, I think the date is correct.OK. Should I tell him about these welds and advice him to get them checked?
Reply:Some of those welds don't look "that" bad, but those two sure arent that great.Looks like light gauge tubing... If it was "professionally" done, shouldnt it have been tigged? I mean, Im sure a true professional could get good results there with a wirefeeder, but Im no professional and if someone brought that to me, Id break out the tig.[Account Abandoned 8/8/16 Please Do Not Attempt Contact Or Expect A Reply]. See you on YouTube! -ChuckE2009
Reply:Originally Posted by LanseLooks like light gauge tubing... If it was "professionally" done, shouldnt it have been tigged?
Reply:You are a monster though ZT. Not to many people can mig like that.Miller Dynasty 700Miller Dynasty 200Miller 350pMiller 252Hobart Handler 187Lincoln Weld pack 180Victor O/AHypertherm 1250Hobart Airforce 500IPractical cnc
Reply:Holy crap, ZT! Those are amazing looking welds!
Reply:Originally Posted by fire1hawkYou are a monster though ZT. Not to many people can mig like that.
Reply:Those look like gigantic metallic centipedes.  CREEPY!
Reply:Originally Posted by ZTFabNot necessarily. Here are some chassis/parts that I've MIG welded.
Reply:Originally Posted by BlackGT97What technique do you use for these results?  I'm assuming it's short arc, I've never seen "ripples" like that with Globular and or spray.
Reply:Thanks, Somehow managed to over look that thread, I'll be reading for the next hour lol[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4RrDeUKcH4[/ame] here is a cool video showing similar techniqueMaking as much progress as a one legged duck in the middle of a pond, just going in circles.
Reply:I have practiced and used that technique for competition. I have become pretty good at it, and most of the students followed suit and started using it after they seen what it can look like. The instructor taught us a "j" technique so we would throw more heat at the bottom plate. But I decided to try that ^^ technique and got results that I liked so I stuck with it. I would take some pics but my phone is turning them blurry.
Reply:and to the OP's question. You can have the right settings set for a material thickness, but it is still possible to get cold lap from improper techniques and or travel and work angles. from the looks of the other welds, he is not totally unskilled. Just those two could have been improper technique. Or maybe he had a gap and turned the machine down ( by no means is this an excuse, just a possibility).
Reply:Originally Posted by DSWIt's short arc using a cursive "e" pattern. Paul ( ZT) has covered his technique extensively in the "Mig like tig" sticky at the top of this section.http://weldingweb.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=30845Do us a favor and READ all of it before asking the same questions that guys have asked him over and over and over...Paul just makes it look easy, but there's a lot more to it than simply making the motions. You really need to be able to read the puddle to get good solid welds with good penetration as well as that great look. he's simply to the point where he can manage the 1st part and then manipulate the puddle to get that look.
Reply:I have checked out the welds on some Cup Cars  at the races and they pretty much MIG their chassis stuff.......Always liked a good set up mig machine.....you can get real creative .....  Miller Dynasty 350Twenty Six HammersThree Crow BarsBig Rock
Reply:I dont believe its a cursive e, but its in the e family. Am I correct Paul. I hate being bi-polar it's awsomeMy Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
Reply:Absafreakinloutly too cold.Ps. ZT what machine do you use?Last edited by astaindsoul5446; 06-30-2012 at 06:50 PM.Miller bobcat 225g  - spoolmatic 1Mm250 - 30a spoolMiller spectrum 375Thermal arc 95 Everlast Ex 250As the boiler turns, these are the days of our lives
Reply:Originally Posted by astaindsoul5446Absafreakinloutly too cold.Ps. ZT what machine do you use?
Reply:Ok, those cold welds ,symptomatic of a man with no pride. That should not leave the shop. zt's weldin, real purty!  Symptomatic of a man WITH pride. Rightly so.