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I am new to the trade, and want advice on how to hold my stinger, when welding in flat position, in the MIG process.With MIG you PUSH as opposed to pull (ARC), correct?If this is the case, (and you are right-handed) what are some of the techniques?ie, left-hand on the bottom? Left-hand holding the right?I am trying to find a comfortable stance, and still have control.Any suggestions?
Reply:With MIG you PUSH as opposed to pull (ARC), correct?
Reply:If this is a true Mig Procedure with 95/5 or hotter, you need to point the gas in the direction you are moving. It does not matter if you are left or right handed... IMHO
Reply:Thanks guys, any advice is good advice, I'll take a bit of everything and give it a try.Another question, what is the better method, a slight back & forth stroke (going back into the weld)? Or straight ahead? Or again is it a matter of comfort?We are running 2 passes through 5/16 " plate (waste disposal tankers) the guys tell me that each pass is about 10 min ( that gun is going to be HOT!). So I'm having nightmares about being comfortable. Is this a minor concern, something that just comes with experience, or is there a universal secret I should know about.
Reply:When you are running really hot you will find that resting the gun on your left hand gets uncomfortable. I often end up operating the trigger with my right forefinger and resting my right hand on my left fist. My left glove gets most of the heat. On some guns you can move the trigger to the top of the gun which I prefer when doing larger stuff. Moving forward and back creates a longer puddle which is helpful when welding rusty stuff allowing gasses etc to boil out before solidifying.
Reply:Oxtail, just for the record your terminology, although most of us all know what your talking about is incorrect. The stinger is slang term for the electrode holder in smaw. The whip is the term used for the gun and cable assembly on MIG. For the record, TIG uses a torch. Just a tad bit of FYI. Hope it helps Good luckCHRIS |
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发表于 2021-9-1 01:01:51