What in the hell am I doing wrong?!

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I am trying to weld two aluminum pipes together. They are relatively thin pipes.Im using a Miller Diversion 165. Argon is at about 12CFM. Im using a red striped tungsten electrode. Machine is set at 75 amps.I wire brushed both pipes with my stainless steel wire brush ( dedicated for AL only) then I used acetone on a clean cloth and wiped the surface.So I go to start welding and its not getting an arc at all ( just gives me a buzzing noise). Then once I move the torch around above the surface a little bit it finally arcs and this is what I am left with. It also destroyed my good pointed tip on my tungsten.. I need some advice on what im doing wrong.Thank you very much for any help!
Reply:Bad ground connection? Look like there is a lot of contamination as well.....as in a ton of it.
Reply:where could contamination be coming from? The aluminum is SS wire brushed well as you can see in the picture, theres no chemicals on the pipe, its been cleaned with acetone too. I just dont understand why this is happening??
Reply:I think Ive read on here that a wire brush ain't gonna cut it. You need to really clean that crap off with a flap wheel or something.can you lay a bead on an equivalent thickness piece of aluminum?ESAB Heliarc 252
Reply:Clean it better. Use 15-50 scfh argon and 90 amps. See my other thread, a flap wheel isn't recommended on aluminum. Wire brush in 1 direction. Spray with acetone and wipe it off. I also use a green scotch brite pad too. Then spray again.Torchmate 2x2 CNC with Flashcut CNC controlsHypertherm Powermax45 Esab ET220i Razorweld 195 MigRazorweld 200ac/dc TigTormach 770, Tormach xstechRazorweld, Vipercut/Vipermig, SSC Foot Pedal Dealer
Reply:For your tungston, You should be using the 2 percent ceriated(orange tip) for aluminum in that machine, not the red. You can still use the red tip for steel or you can just stay with the orange tip for all metals. Make sure your on A/c on the unit and I always flow a little higher for aluminum like 15-20. Hope this helps!Longevity 200 DX Ac/Dc Pulse tigMiller 250 DX tig runnerLongevity Migweld 250p Panasonic 261 Gunslinger MigTorchMate CNC tableLongevity Force Cut 60iJet 14 x40 lathe with DROJet Mill with DROGarage Customs TRCA51 channel on youtube!
Reply:Is the process switch still on DC?  Looks like it to me,m but it could be my nad eyesight too.  Check all connections, looks like a real leak in you argon lines or fittings.  But check the polarity switch first...BobI'm spending my Kids inheritance, I dont like him that much anyway!!!!!!Enuff tools to do the job, enough sense to use em.Anybody got a spare set of kidneys?  Trade?
Reply:It is AC weldingAnd I think I figured out the problem. MY ground clamp's strap connecting the bottom and top of the clamp together was broken, and I turned the Argon upto around 18 and now the arc strikes well, and stays clean.
Reply:I always ground to the aluminum piece your working on and not the bench. A/C will take the path of lest resistance. Sometimes this will result in a ark strike on your material. Sometimes blowing a hole in your workpiece. Always ground an aluminum radiator to the radiator or it will ark strike through the fins causing a hole that is real  tuff to weld up! You still to change your tungston out for the orange. Red is not for aluminum!Longevity 200 DX Ac/Dc Pulse tigMiller 250 DX tig runnerLongevity Migweld 250p Panasonic 261 Gunslinger MigTorchMate CNC tableLongevity Force Cut 60iJet 14 x40 lathe with DROJet Mill with DROGarage Customs TRCA51 channel on youtube!
Reply:Originally Posted by TRCI always ground to the aluminum piece your working on and not the bench. A/C will take the path of lest resistance. Sometimes this will result in a ark strike on your material. Sometimes blowing a hole in your workpiece. Always ground an aluminum radiator to the radiator or it will ark strike through the fins causing a hole that is real  tuff to weld up! You still to change your tungston out for the orange. Red is not for aluminum!
Reply:Originally Posted by GambleMy fabricator and lots of others use Red for EVERYTHING. They say green is a thing of the past now.
Reply:Originally Posted by GambleMy fabricator and lots of others use Red for EVERYTHING. They say green is a thing of the past now.
Reply:Yes, green is a thing of the past on Inverter machines. 2 percent Ceriated (orange) is the standard. It will work well on DC and AC. It is the only proper tungston for welding using and inverter machine on AC side. It will stablize the ark and keep it more focused. The red is not recommended for inverters on the AC side. Only the DC side. If your gonna buy tungston in the future ,orange is a do all for tungston for inverters! I hope this clears some things up!Longevity 200 DX Ac/Dc Pulse tigMiller 250 DX tig runnerLongevity Migweld 250p Panasonic 261 Gunslinger MigTorchMate CNC tableLongevity Force Cut 60iJet 14 x40 lathe with DROJet Mill with DROGarage Customs TRCA51 channel on youtube!
Reply:We sure seem to have a bunch of new welders who don't know crap, but are quick to offer up their "recommendations".Argon flow at 15-50 CFH is pure BS.Some posters should do a little reading on tig before they start telling someone else what they're doing wrong.TRC,"Ceriated tungsten is the only tungsten for use on inverters on the AC side"  WRONG!!!  Have you ever heard of 2% Lanthanated Tungsten?Nothing worse than the blind leading the blind.To the OP,I'd recommend you become proficient in welding thin aluminum in the flat position, before you take on pipe.Last edited by SundownIII; 08-12-2011 at 08:53 PM.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:I have to wonder how those images lead people to suspect a bad ground or running in DC.   The only thing that would cause the tungsten to burn up like that it no gas coverage, can you hear gas coming from the torch when you press the pedal?  Are you using 100% Ar?Besides that is the fact that this pipe, like the one in the last thread, looks anodized.  Which would mean you're likely going to need more than a wirebrush to prep it.  Grinding/flap wheels work well for this.But focus on getting gas coverage first.Have we all gone mad?
Reply:Hey Tim1137,Just a wee bit more fodder for you consider & some ?????. Your query indicates you need to do some homework with aluminum welding & all the associated particulars to get a good, sound weldment. In addition, I strongly suggest you do some serious practice on similar material/size to learn proper techniques. Practicing allows you to make your mistakes & learn from them & eliminating issues with project materials. Your post is indicative of newbies trying to learn new processes without some research, practice, & doing a pre-check of your equipment to insure it is functioning properly. I learned many decades ago to do a "pre-flight"(I'm also a private pilot) on ANY equipment/machinery to insure it is in proper condition for proper operation. It takes, what?, 3 minutes? Those are well-spent minutes that eliminate headaches & frustration.1) Do you understand "purging"? That is the application of adding shielding gas to the inside of the tube to prevent "sugaring". The other alternative is the addition of Solar Flux.2) What is the wall thickness? Take a caliper & measure it & post the measurement here so we have an idea of the material you are using.3) Do you know the proper technique to sharpen tungsten & optimum stickout? Personally, I would use a 2% Ceriated or my favorite the 2% Lanthanated. The red, Thoriated, can be used also.Last, a flow of 20-25cfh will be adequate......anything over that is a waste of gas & may contribute to other issues. Remember, aluminum is the most finicky of metals......GOTTA BE CLEAN!!!!! That is CHEMICALLY CLEAN!!!!DennyComplete Welding/Machine/Fab. ShopMobile UnitFinally retired*Moderator*"A man's word is his honor...without honor there is nothing.""Words are like bullets.... Once they leave your muzzle, you cannot get them back."
Reply:Originally Posted by yorkiepapDenny
Reply:Originally Posted by sn0border88I have to wonder how those images lead people to suspect a bad ground or running in DC.   The only thing that would cause the tungsten to burn up like that it no gas coverage, can you hear gas coming from the torch when you press the pedal?  Are you using 100% Ar?Besides that is the fact that this pipe, like the one in the last thread, looks anodized.  Which would mean you're likely going to need more than a wirebrush to prep it.  Grinding/flap wheels work well for this.But focus on getting gas coverage first.
Reply:Originally Posted by sn0border88I have to wonder how those images lead people to suspect a bad ground or running in DC.   The only thing that would cause the tungsten to burn up like that it no gas coverage, can you hear gas coming from the torch when you press the pedal?  Are you using 100% Ar?Besides that is the fact that this pipe, like the one in the last thread, looks anodized.  Which would mean you're likely going to need more than a wirebrush to prep it.  Grinding/flap wheels work well for this.But focus on getting gas coverage first.
Reply:im kinda sick of these posts...seems the same thing everytime....i just got the welder out of the box wheres the dvd that shows me how to use it ? Oh wait i got a yellow book that says welding for dummies im good to go ...awe reading sucks ill just weld i saw nice dimes on a forum once i can do that...I forgot how to change this.
Reply:Originally Posted by sn0border88The only thing that would cause the tungsten to burn up like that it no gas coverage
Reply:Hey sn0border88,You are correct & I stand corrected. My thoughts drifted into the many queries with SS & CS exhaust pipe. Another "senior moment". "Chemically" clean is the state of the aluminum to be free of any contaminants such as oil/paint/foreign residue. Personally, I find acetone to be the best to insure "chemically" clean.DennyComplete Welding/Machine/Fab. ShopMobile UnitFinally retired*Moderator*"A man's word is his honor...without honor there is nothing.""Words are like bullets.... Once they leave your muzzle, you cannot get them back."
Reply:Originally Posted by yorkiepap"Chemically" clean is the state of the aluminum to be free of any contaminants such as oil/paint/foreign residue. Personally, I find acetone to be the best to insure "chemically" clean.Denny
Reply:Look at your electrode. Serious gas issue. Either wrong gas or no gas. PERIOD!And 2% Thoriated will work, so find your gas issue and press on.Weld like a "WELDOR", not a wel-"DERR" MillerDynasty700DX,Dynasty350DX4ea,Dynasty200DX,Li  ncolnSW200-2ea.,MillerMatic350P,MillerMatic200w/spoolgun,MKCobraMig260,Lincoln SP-170T,PlasmaCam/Hypertherm1250,HFProTig2ea,MigMax1ea.
Reply:Yeah gotta agree, tungsten doesn't get looking like that if there is gas coverage....Check for loose and leaking joints letting O2 in.......I still like pure for aluminum keeping a tight arc but if you have gas flow just about anything will work better that that.....lolLast edited by B_C; 08-13-2011 at 01:31 PM.  Miller Dynasty 350Twenty Six HammersThree Crow BarsBig RockWell sundown,Thank you for your putdown! People like you is why people hate to ask questions on a form. Next time we can just ask you because you know everything. Coming for 22 years as an Air Force Machinist /welder  that Was a certified as an Aircraft welder most of my career. I have welded miles of beads in this time, most with a Miller  syncrowave machine. I'm new to inverters and trying to pass along a proper set up that will work in that machine. I STAND CORRECTED WITH MY STATEMENT 2 percent ceriiated is the only tungston on the ac side. I have had 2 fab shops and build countless hot rods, custom motorcycles and off road cars. One of the bikes I built currently holds the land speed record. Here it is from the miller web site.2% Ceriated (Color Code: Orange) 2% ceriated tungsten electrodes (AWS classification EWCe-2) contain a minimum of 97.30% tungsten and 1.80 to 2.20% cerium. These electrodes perform best in DC welding at low current settings but can be used proficiently in AC or DC processes. With its excellent arc starts at low amperages, ceriated tungsten has become popular in such applications as orbital tube and pipe manufacturing, thin sheet metal work or jobs where small and delicate parts are welded. Like thorium, it is best used to weld carbon and stainless steels, nickel alloys and titanium, making it an obvious replacement for 2% thoriated electrodes.2% Ceriated (Color Code: Orange) 1.5% Lanthanated (Color Code: Gold) 1.5% lanthanated tungsten electrodes (AWS classification EWLa-1.5) contain a minimum of 97.80% tungsten and 1.30 to 1.70% lanthanum, or lanthana. These electrodes have excellent arc starting, low-burn-off rate, good arc stability and excellent re-ignition characteristics—many of the same advantages as ceriated electrodes. 1.5% lanthanated electrodes also closely resemble the conductivity characteristics of 2% thoriated tungsten, meaning, in some cases, it can replace 2% thoriated without having to make significant welding program changes.1.5% lanthanated tungsten electrodes are ideal if you want to optimize your welding capabilities. Lanthanated electrodes work well on AC or DC electrode negative with a pointed end or they can be balled for use with AC sine wave power sources. The lanthana is dispersed evenly throughout the entire length of the electrode during manufacturing. It also maintains a sharpened point well, which is anadvantage for welding steel and stainless steel on DC or the AC from squarewave power sources.Unlike thoriated tungsten, these electrodes are suitable for AC welding and, like ceriated electrodes, allow for the arc to be started and maintained at lower voltages. AC Compared to pure tungsten, the addition of 1.5% lanthana increases the maximum carrying capacity by approximately 50% for a given size electrode. As far as the flow rate 15-25  CFH I will stand by. It depends what the thickness of the material and type of joint. This information came right off Miller Welds web site also. I hope this stops some confusion and let us all move on in a positive way. I'm here is to learn new material and to kindly help others along to achieve the perfect weld every time! Good day Sir.Longevity 200 DX Ac/Dc Pulse tigMiller 250 DX tig runnerLongevity Migweld 250p Panasonic 261 Gunslinger MigTorchMate CNC tableLongevity Force Cut 60iJet 14 x40 lathe with DROJet Mill with DROGarage Customs TRCA51 channel on youtube!
Reply:Ill purchase an orange tungsten before I continue welding aluminum i guess icne that seems to be what people suggest.I raised my argon flow, and lowered my "stick out" and I dont get any of the symptoms I had previously. Looks like I wasnt getting proper gas coverage. also someone mentioned did I know the proper way to sharpen tungsten. Yes I do. This could have been a pretty imformative thread to people had it not been for all the bickering lol. Anyways, Thanks WeldingWeb, problem solved.
Reply:Kinda going to bat for Jay  (Sundown III )  he is a good guy and been around this stuff a long time also.   Being kinda new to this forum you will get used to him and a few others.......It is just frustrating to have to answer questions for guys like you that should know this stuff if you have done all the stuff you do.......look at it from our stand point..........what your posting is pretty basic stuff and you leave yourself wide open for ridicule.........gotta have THICK SKIN   to be on here with that post...lol  Miller Dynasty 350Twenty Six HammersThree Crow BarsBig Rock
Reply:If you're having trouble with it even starting an arc that doesn't sound like a gas problem. Could be something wrong where you're not getting high frequency. Wonder if it could be a problem with the power cable on your torch-bad connection or broken wire possibly.
Reply:Like what would you think if you read this post?What the hell did I do wrong?    Miller Dynasty 350Twenty Six HammersThree Crow BarsBig Rock
Reply:Originally Posted by B_CLike what would you think if you read this post?What the hell did I do wrong?
Reply:Exactly......  Miller Dynasty 350Twenty Six HammersThree Crow BarsBig Rock
Reply:Looks like what the boss did when he said I needed to "pick up the pace"He says" Here, let me show you how to weld this".  So I wrote on the job card "clean and weld seam...8 min......repair boss's instructional weld.....1/2 hour"  Last edited by bentwings; 08-13-2011 at 06:08 PM.
Reply:Tim...If you are up for a ride to North Attleboro in the near future let me know.And you can bring your parts with ya....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:TRC,My original post was not specifically directed at you, however, since you want to get pissy, I will comment.  If you're so freaking smart/experienced, there's even less reason for posting up a totally WRONG comment on a board.  You can't believe how many newbies will read your response and a week from now will be posting that "you can only use a ceriated tungsten for AC welding with an inverter" (because they read it on an internet board).Additionally, if you're so smart/experienced/professional, what's with all the Chi-Com crap listed in your signature?  Most professionals I know, need a machine that they're pretty sure will light up when they turn it on and can get repaired when it doesn't.In conclusion, if the shoe fits, wear it.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 zapsterTim...If you are up for a ride to North Attleboro in the near future let me know.And you can bring your parts with ya....zap!
Reply:I never quoited my self as smart. Experienced yes. I'm here to learn and help out  welders to get through some issues. Yes, I do see where not giving the full story could lead to misunderstandings. As I stated before, I stand Corrected and have learned something from it, as will the rest that read the post. I will try some gold 1.5 percent Lenthanated monday and see how it compares to the 2 percent ceriated to see witch one gives me the best welds.Thank You for the lesson. I work on learning something new every day, thats why I like forms. But when you come across with such harsh words, that makes new people including my self not want to post on the form. Sometimes it not worth the battle. So they go away!  As a collective we all have more knowledge to share things and learn than a single person can offer. Thats the point of a fourm. Post your question and let others help you through the process. Then we all can spend more time doing what we do. I believe in being kind and helping others get through a process. Solve the problem and move on. As far as having thick skin:  Please don't mistake my kindness for weekness because I am a warrior through and through. I just believe in being positive and kind so people are not afraid to ask what they may consider to be stupid question! There are not stupid questions! I have just went to an inverter machine, Its a Longevity 200DX. Yes its not made in USA but it does out weld my Miller Syncro wave 250 DX Tigrunner. Just like my Glock consistently out shoots my colt! I believe in using the right tool for the job regardless of where its made! I have motorcycles made in Austria, USA and japan. They all fit the bill for what they were intended! If the tool works, I use it.Now thats cleared up can we all move on in a positive manner!Last edited by TRC; 08-13-2011 at 09:57 PM.Longevity 200 DX Ac/Dc Pulse tigMiller 250 DX tig runnerLongevity Migweld 250p Panasonic 261 Gunslinger MigTorchMate CNC tableLongevity Force Cut 60iJet 14 x40 lathe with DROJet Mill with DROGarage Customs TRCA51 channel on youtube!
Reply:Forum....sorry.My name's not Jim....
Reply:I have to agree - has to be air in the the arc.  I have discovered that the argon can siphon out of the end of the torch while it hangs unused.  Then when you hit the pedal to startthe pddle you get a big slug of air or air/argon mix and you geta BIG black flower shapedplume of soot where the puddle should have been.  Make sure youre using 100% argon and NOT C25 !Maybe about 10cfh + or -   Hold the torch about 6 inches away from work- hit pedal and let gas flow about 2-3 secconds - while the postflow is still going bring the torch down and start the arc.You may also be getting too much gass flow the first seccond too. letting to bleed a little will help this too.  The arc will be quieter and more stable  after the gass flow reaches asteady state.   Try it both ways on scrap and then let the torch sit for about 10 Min.and then try it without bleeding and then with bleeding.  You may see a BIG difference !I just went through this same problem last week. See post "dirty start "Try this- hope it helps !PSI have had good results with SS brushing and alcahol wipe for cleaning.  You can wipe therod too.  If your material is really thin I think pulse might be appropriate - but I'm not the best on thin aluminum. There are plenty here whoare wizards doing thin aluminum.TimLast edited by jethro; 08-13-2011 at 11:21 PM.
Reply:Hmmmmmmmm.......I just watched the YouTube vids......Nice shop.......You can see why posting some stuff can be mis leading  and that's why I said you can leave yourself wide open for ridicule.......We can't read your mind so when you don't  give all the details it is what it is.........Last edited by B_C; 08-14-2011 at 12:05 AM.  Miller Dynasty 350Twenty Six HammersThree Crow BarsBig Rock
Reply:To Tim 1137,I hope you didnt have the same desire to hang yourself with a piano wire like I did after all the posts about a question that could have been answered so simply by one knowledgeable welder.Instead you got answers about gas flows from 8 to 50,pure to 2% thoriated tungsten,ground problems?purging????? Like you have purging equipment,or the need for it,wire brushes,and acetone?I have been welding for 35 years and am more than happy to help out any guy needing advice trying to make it in this field,but I dont give It out willy -nilly just to up my post count,which is the problem with these web sites.If you want real no nonsense advice from an old school tigger who wont make your head spin like a top post me privately.
Reply:Let make some information clear! No one has given me anything in my shop! I paid full price for everything! I do love the way Torchmate table woks with my longevity Force Cut 60i  as they work great together to cut the parts out for my builds. After two shows I was asked to do a review on the Longevity Tig weld 200 DX. With No Strings attached and no money involved. I gave my honest review of the machine received no money or compensation . I was asked to do  a set-up video on it my Garage Customs show. I did. No money or strings attached!  WIthin minutes of welding with the Longevity 200DX it  out welded my Miller 250 DX hands down on aluminum. This was mainly because of the ability to tune the Htzs, frequency and new inverter technology. It made it easy to get the results I desired. To my surprise the pulse feature worked awesome to focus the ark so I could weld aluminum down to a point and not burn it away. I would rate it equal on steel but the pulse gave it an advantage with my consistency to achieve my perfect weld.  Im Now back in the game, as primary welder, fabricator,machinist and I'm eager to learn as much as I can on new technology. Mostly what I do right now is .063 5052 aluminum with a lot of metal shaping. You will see more this on a new show called ikuztom on one of the major networks soon. I am a metal crafter! I was out of the welding game for about two years. This was because I had better talent working for me doing the welding and fabricating while I did all of the engineering, design and managing the company on all our projects at Timrobelconcepts.com, Area51fabworks.com and bishidomotorsports.com for the last couple years. We were robbed out of business in late 2008. We built metal sculptures, Hot rods,custom motorcycles, land speed vehicles, (one that holds the current record!) and high end  off-road cars and trucks. Theirs a lot more but I will stop at that. One of the manufactures I'm contracted with is Longevity,thats to do there set up videos only! I'm not tied with marketing and sales at all. I'm a independent contractor (my own business) as I do this with several other companies. I test, report and review. I help with R&D with several company's! I will only use a product that works well and that I believe in!  Facts: The longevity product line has worked great on my Torchmate table cutting out parts for my builds (Its on Video) . The Longevity 200Dx has welded flawless on my projects (Welding on video). I'm not paid by Longevity to post on forums only for set up videos. Fact: I was not marketing here I was here to help with a problem with welding. I gave a solution that would work! I have already amended that I didn't include all the facts of the tungston that could be used with an inverter machine on the A/C side.  If we are going to be totally factual there are at least 3  tungstons solutions that could be a do all for an inverter..2 percent ceratied.(Orange),1.5 percent lanthanthed( Gold) and 2percent lanthanted (Blue.) I was just checked in a very negative way! I don't take kindly to that! I always try to stay in the positive and give information in a positive way. I feel that giving back or Teaching is the mastering of all information. Yes I'm still working on teaching!With Torchmate I'm not being paid to test their table in any way! I just feel its the best on the market and the best value for the money, it's backed by great customer service and support. So I thought I would include it in my signature. I feel the same way about the Longevity, Jet, Miller and Panasonic.  BC, I see you are a motorcycle Ridder/Racer and I hope you have checked out my Trials video and Extreme Enduro video when you were doing your resurch on me! Im not hiding anything thats why I included my site on youtube! Garage Customs is to give back to the fabrication community that has helped me through the years! I welcome you and all others out to our event( at Johnson valley Ca. sept 17 and 18 Trials and Enduro X training on the 17 and the trials and Enduro x event on the 18. Feel free to Email me at [email protected]. for directions and more info! Im here to give back to a community that I LOVE and  Nothing else! Take it as you will! You didn't see me promoting any product or company on here!  Just a positive solution to a problem presented on a forum. My signature line reads Longevity, Miller,Torchmate, Panasonic and Jet. The only thing I can be accused of promoting is Garage Customs! I wasn't promoting for anyone else or paid to promote for anyone else! I'm just here to help and learn....Sorry some have read more into it!             This was a thread on Tim1137's problem and how we could help him with a positive solution on how to get him through a process with great results. Instead I feel it was an attack on new meat that looked like an easy kill. This was never to be about me, It was about solving a welding problem so we can all lear from! Sorry for the hijack!Longevity 200 DX Ac/Dc Pulse tigMiller 250 DX tig runnerLongevity Migweld 250p Panasonic 261 Gunslinger MigTorchMate CNC tableLongevity Force Cut 60iJet 14 x40 lathe with DROJet Mill with DROGarage Customs TRCA51 channel on youtube!
Reply:Originally Posted by BlauSchuhDoes your offer stand for other welding wannabees (no disrespect to the OP) in MASS???willing to bring beer or wine coolers... whatever you prefer drinking
Reply:Originally Posted by BlauSchuhDoes your offer stand for other welding wannabees (no disrespect to the OP) in MASS???willing to bring beer or wine coolers... whatever you prefer drinking
Reply:What the hell you did wrong was to show a photo of a non-US welder then ask about a welding problem, that is sure to bring a few discourteous remarks here, just the way it is unfortunately.There is lots of good info here that can be found using the search feature, but if you own an offshore welder and say so,  you are in for a rough ride when posting. Simple as that.
Reply:Hey Worntorn, you got tim1137 mixed up with TRC.Tim1137 is a newbie with a Miller Diversion 165, and trying to figure out his gas problem.TRC is the veteran welder/machinist with the import equipment.Weld like a "WELDOR", not a wel-"DERR" MillerDynasty700DX,Dynasty350DX4ea,Dynasty200DX,Li  ncolnSW200-2ea.,MillerMatic350P,MillerMatic200w/spoolgun,MKCobraMig260,Lincoln SP-170T,PlasmaCam/Hypertherm1250,HFProTig2ea,MigMax1ea.
Reply:Originally Posted by Welding_SwedeWine Coolers???What kind of welding site is this?
Reply:Originally Posted by bentwingsLooks like what the boss did when he said I needed to "pick up the pace"He says" Here, let me show you how to weld this".  So I wrote on the job card "clean and weld seam...8 min......repair boss's instructional weld.....1/2 hour"
Reply:Originally Posted by TRCLet make some information clear! No one has given me anything in my shop! I paid full price for everything! I do love the way Torchmate table woks with my longevity Force Cut 60i  as they work great together to cut the parts out for my builds. After two shows I was asked to do a review on the Longevity Tig weld 200 DX. With No Strings attached and no money involved. I gave my honest review of the machine received no money or compensation . I was asked to do  a set-up video on it my Garage Customs show. I did. No money or strings attached!  WIthin minutes of welding with the Longevity 200DX it  out welded my Miller 250 DX hands down on aluminum. This was mainly because of the ability to tune the Htzs, frequency and new inverter technology. It made it easy to get the results I desired. To my surprise the pulse feature worked awesome to focus the ark so I could weld aluminum down to a point and not burn it away. I would rate it equal on steel but the pulse gave it an advantage with my consistency to achieve my perfect weld.  Im Now back in the game, as primary welder, fabricator,machinist and I'm eager to learn as much as I can on new technology. Mostly what I do right now is .063 5052 aluminum with a lot of metal shaping. You will see more this on a new show called ikuztom on one of the major networks soon. I am a metal crafter! I was out of the welding game for about two years. This was because I had better talent working for me doing the welding and fabricating while I did all of the engineering, design and managing the company on all our projects at Timrobelconcepts.com, Area51fabworks.com and bishidomotorsports.com for the last couple years. We were robbed out of business in late 2008. We built metal sculptures, Hot rods,custom motorcycles, land speed vehicles, (one that holds the current record!) and high end  off-road cars and trucks. Theirs a lot more but I will stop at that. One of the manufactures I'm contracted with is Longevity,thats to do there set up videos only! I'm not tied with marketing and sales at all. I'm a independent contractor (my own business) as I do this with several other companies. I test, report and review. I help with R&D with several company's! I will only use a product that works well and that I believe in!  Facts: The longevity product line has worked great on my Torchmate table cutting out parts for my builds (Its on Video) . The Longevity 200Dx has welded flawless on my projects (Welding on video). I'm not paid by Longevity to post on forums only for set up videos. Fact: I was not marketing here I was here to help with a problem with welding. I gave a solution that would work! I have already amended that I didn't include all the facts of the tungston that could be used with an inverter machine on the A/C side.  If we are going to be totally factual there are at least 3  tungstons solutions that could be a do all for an inverter..2 percent ceratied.(Orange),1.5 percent lanthanthed( Gold) and 2percent lanthanted (Blue.) I was just checked in a very negative way! I don't take kindly to that! I always try to stay in the positive and give information in a positive way. I feel that giving back or Teaching is the mastering of all information. Yes I'm still working on teaching!With Torchmate I'm not being paid to test their table in any way! I just feel its the best on the market and the best value for the money, it's backed by great customer service and support. So I thought I would include it in my signature. I feel the same way about the Longevity, Jet, Miller and Panasonic.  BC, I see you are a motorcycle Ridder/Racer and I hope you have checked out my Trials video and Extreme Enduro video when you were doing your resurch on me! Im not hiding anything thats why I included my site on youtube! Garage Customs is to give back to the fabrication community that has helped me through the years! I welcome you and all others out to our event( at Johnson valley Ca. sept 17 and 18 Trials and Enduro X training on the 17 and the trials and Enduro x event on the 18. Feel free to Email me at [email protected]. for directions and more info! Im here to give back to a community that I LOVE and  Nothing else! Take it as you will! You didn't see me promoting any product or company on here!  Just a positive solution to a problem presented on a forum. My signature line reads Longevity, Miller,Torchmate, Panasonic and Jet. The only thing I can be accused of promoting is Garage Customs! I wasn't promoting for anyone else or paid to promote for anyone else! I'm just here to help and learn....Sorry some have read more into it!             This was a thread on Tim1137's problem and how we could help him with a positive solution on how to get him through a process with great results. Instead I feel it was an attack on new meat that looked like an easy kill. This was never to be about me, It was about solving a welding problem so we can all lear from! Sorry for the hijack!
Reply:Originally Posted by Kelvin...or DCEP