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- by Dave805
- Thu Nov 03, 2016 2:03 am
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Issued with welding torch
- Replies: 6
- Views: 642
Re: Issued with welding torch
Yeah well the noise I was talking about was holding the torch far away from the work piece when purging & adjusting the flow rate, I don't remember any other machines I have used in the past doing that I remember just hearing the gas flow, the new torch from AHP should be here soon & if that...
- by Dave805
- Thu Nov 03, 2016 1:59 am
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Problems with TIG Torch
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1094
Re: Problems with TIG Torch
Yeah your right there is no pre-flow on this machine, but come to think of it I remember using post-flow to shield the area prior to welding & not seen any improvement, new torch is on the way from AHP if that doesn't fix the issue I'm starting to lean towards contaminated gas.
- by Dave805
- Tue Nov 01, 2016 12:32 am
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Issued with welding torch
- Replies: 6
- Views: 642
Re: Issued with welding torch
Yeah AHP is supposed to be sending me a new torch, the other thing I noticed that seems weird is when I step on the petal to purge gas/adjust flow rate away from the work piece it makes a buzzing sound, like its trying to establish an arc and grab onto something within the torch, I have never seen t...
- by Dave805
- Mon Oct 31, 2016 1:48 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Problems with TIG Torch
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1094
Re: Problems with TIG Torch
It's weird though cause other machines I have used with high frequency start like lincoln's or miller's I don't remember them ever doing that, but that set aside I have been cleaning the material with a flap disc then wiping down with acetone, cleaning the filler rod with acetone, sharpening the tun...
- by Dave805
- Mon Oct 31, 2016 1:31 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Problems with TIG Torch
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1094
Re: Problems with TIG Torch
I believe the pre-flow is programmed in the machine and not adjustable, post flow i usually have set around 4-5 seconds, welding mild steel, usually 1/8" thick & 3/16" thick coupons, I will have to get some pics together, what about the torch arcing away from the work piece?
- by Dave805
- Mon Oct 31, 2016 12:26 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Problems with TIG Torch
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1094
Problems with TIG Torch
I have an Alpha TIG200X and get porosity on starts & stops, found a couple leaks in the torch, was able to repair one and not the other, in the process of dealing with AHP to get a replacement, another thing I noticed is when I purge gas & step on the pedal with the torch in the air it makes...
- by Dave805
- Sun Oct 30, 2016 10:54 pm
- Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
- Topic: Issued with welding torch
- Replies: 6
- Views: 642
Issued with welding torch
Hello all, I have an AHP Alpha TIG200X that i just recently purchased and have been experiencing issues with porosity ever since I got the machine, have tried different filler rods, tungsten, base metals. I am getting the porosity on starts & stops & some arc wander on low amperage, prepped ...
- by Dave805
- Sun Oct 30, 2016 10:50 pm
- Forum: Member Introductions
- Topic: New member, hello all
- Replies: 1
- Views: 193
New member, hello all
Hello all, new to the forum, have been watching welding tips and tricks on youtube for a quite a while now and glad I found this forum, I am a utility worker for my local natural gas company, studied welding technology back in college and used to do it for a living, now I am just a hobbyist welder s...
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