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Hello all... A newbie here... I have be reading and practicing with my Dialarc 250.. I was wondering if you can tell me if the welds look close... I was using DC rod positive... 75 amps using 6013 on a 1/4 plate... Does it look too hot, too cool, too slow, too fast... I start class in 2 weeks, but love practicing.. any help would be appreciated.. Take care.. Marc
Reply:Looks good to me Marc.. Give it 50 more amps...Lets have a look at the bottom after.....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:Looks good to me, try it a little hotter and see how YOU like it.  You are steady and lookin good.  Beads could be a litte less "ropy" which means a little more heat.  A short arc will keep the  spatter down. DavidReal world weldin.  When I grow up I want to be a tig weldor.
Reply:A little more heat and go from there..  They look very consistent and your travel speed seems right.  The edges aren't tied in but that can be fixed with a little more amperage.  They actually look really good especially for a new welder.  I would say you are very close to getting it down.Are you using 3/32" or 1/8" rod?  That can tell us a lot so we can help.  If you are using 3/32" your heat still may be a bit low but your angle of travel and travel speed may be be the big factor.  If you are using 1/8" rod more heat may be all you need to tie in those edges.  With 6013 I like a straight on or slight push in the flat position.  Some guys like to drag it.Keep it up, you will have it in no time!Now try vert-up and overhead!!  Last edited by WelderBoy; 08-05-2007 at 10:07 PM.
Reply:This should help you out.  Found it on miller's website.
Reply:Thanks so much guys.. it is 3/32..so probably a little too small for big plate.. here are pictures of 120 amps... Holy smokes... it was hot and diggin deep...[
Reply:There you go.....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:With 3/32 I would believe I used to run about 87 amps depending on the position.  But I haven't run 6013 in years.
Reply:Better. E6013 is a good rod to learn with. You must have some amount of rod motion, rather than a straight bee-line. What ever motion you use, always strive to be consistent all along the bead. When it doesn't work, try a new motion. Watch the edges to tie them into the base metal.City of L.A. Structural; Manual & Semi-Automatic;"Surely there is a mine for silver, and a place where gold is refined. Iron is taken from the earth, and copper is smelted from ore."Job 28:1,2Lincoln, Miller, Victor & ISV BibleDanny
Reply:120 amps with a 3/32 6013 is going to be a tad too hot.  really on 1/4 material you need a 1/8th rod.  I usually run a 3/32" 6013 anywhere from 65 to 90 amps depending on material thickness.  Practicing on 1/4" plate, You aren't going to burn thru,  Try running 85-90 amps and see what you come up with.  Pick up some 1/8 rods and give them a try.   Looks like you are getting the hang of it.  I have one of those old Dialarc millers and it is a great welding machine.  Keep practicing.  ~JacksonI'm a Lover, Fighter, Wild horse Rider, and a pretty good welding man......
Reply:Thanks Everyone!  I will be picking up some more rod and will be burning a ton of scrap tomarrow.. I will post some pics.. once again.... Thanks!  Take care..Marc
Reply:Remember that the 1/4" plate is going to suck up a bunch of heat right off the bat.Go with Hammacks amp settings and try to use thinner plate. 6013 is mostly a sheet metal rod. If you use 1/8 or thinner you will see flatter beads and better wetting.....Looks real good for just starting out. You have a steady hand and lots of guys cant do what you already are doing... Good start...
Reply:Get some good old 7018 rods and give them a try. You should have no problem as i think you are going to be a fast learner.Miller DVI2Lincoln Precision Tig 225Thermodynamics Cutmaster 38Everything else needed.