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MIG WELDING CARBON STEEL 11GA DOWNHILL 3G OPEN ROOT BUTT

scroll down for mig settings for 11ga open root downhill

primeweld mig 180 stuff

primeweld mig 180 plugged into 115 volt power

Mig welding overhead with a primeweld mig 180

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Mig Welding vertical Uphill settings

WELD PROCESS = GMAW, SHORT CIRCUIT MIG, GAS METAL ARC, BARE WIRE MIG

METAL TYPE = CARBON STEEL, COLD ROLLED STEEL, AISI 1010

THICKNESS = 1/8"

WELD TYPE = groove

JOINT TYPE =open butt

POSITION = 3G PLATE downhill root

VOLTS = 18 volts

WIRE SPEED = 230 IPM

WIRE SIZE = .030"AMPS

POLARITY = DCEP

GAS FLOW = 20-25 CFH C25 GAS

CTWD  = 3/8”-1/2"

FILLER METAL = ER70S6 .030"

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS = 

TIPS:A relatively short stickout aka contact to work distance CTWD of 3/8” to 1/2" makes a big difference.

The technique shown is a very slight side to side motion while keeping the arc on the front edge of the puddle... but not far enough in front to shoot wire thru the gap.



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