MIG Welding 11ga Square Tubing with .030" er70s6

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

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

THICKNESS = 11GA

WELD TYPE = Fillet welds and groove welds

JOINT TYPE = square tube

POSITION = FLAT AND HORIZONTAL 

VOLTS = 18.0 volts

WIRE SPEED = 230 IPM

WIRE SIZE = .030"

POLARITY = DCEP

GAS FLOW = 20-25 CFH C25 GAS

CTWD  = 3/8”-1/2"

FILLER METAL = ER70S6

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 can be a series of cursive e’s to  keep the arc toward the leading edge of the puddle

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