I reposted this here, seems there is more traffic than the general discussion section. Well, I tried to do some research before purchasing this unit. I thought it seemed like it was going to be fine, but then I see alot of problems with the earlier units. I thought maybe having the plasma would be ...

ryanjames170 wrote:Any of you guys here running a v300 pro for tig? If so are you using hf start or lift arc? What about a foot peddle?

Hf start and a foot pedal would be ideal. its just about the standard in today's world.

LtBadd wrote:Is Jetline able to provide such info?

i mean maybe.. honestly ive been so busy i posted this here first to see the feedback. im not even sure if there is a simple fix for the screen.

Hey Guys, Im not sure if this goes here. I have a jetline controller that is the 9600 series. The controller lights up but the digital text does not display. Its and older model....(but it checks out).... and im guessing i need to get this puppy refurbished or buy a new one. Any idea where i can sta...

Franz© wrote:You get hired to weld or be entertained?

If you got hired to weld I sure hope you have a line on the next job.

dude i nearly spit taked my coffee... lol why didnt i see this one.

Hey guys, i figured id share this if anyone is working with similar situations. My work banned music, stereos, headsets. Etc. All you can have in your ears is safety plugs. My buddy and i have found these new Bone Conducting headsets that work off of bluetooth and they are very very light. You can k...

Great help thanks!!

This is a side gig for some extra cash tbats it. Just not sure how to handle it. But i do now. Thanks..

I just bought a olane ticket to mexico. Its been real guys..!!

jk

Thanks!

Ok.. I think i got it. That chart shows a range of thicknesses and the min weld is within that range... Sounds almost tooo easy..

Not sure if this goes here but here we go..


I am getting paid under the table. My employer is giving me a check. No deductions. Whats the best way to keep most of my money? Any good loop holes? Advice? I live in Massachusetts.

Thanks!

Really basic here I think but wouldn't mind this explained. I ran across this in the reference side of a blueprint the other day. ** Weld size to be 1x the minimum material thickness ** So just wondering if that means what i think it means.. If the material is 1/2" that then states that the fil...

Ive been to 3 Fabtechs.

You will totally want to visit everything and its very easy to become overwhelmed.

My 1 rule of thumb and these are going to be wise words to die with:

VISIT THE OCEANETTES!!! Dear lord they are hot.

I feel your pain. I use steiner tig gloves and found over time they tend to stretch a bit. I also used to trade my new gloves to friend at work for his slightly used gloves.

Sometimes you gotta pick the lesser if two evils i guess.

Not sure if this belongs herem but one of the mini sculptures ive created

What you need would typically be found as a "WP-18 flex". It is the water cooled version of the WP-26, and uses the same consumables as the very common WP-17 150A air cooled torch found on smaller welders. The WP-18 typically handles up to 350A if I recall. Thanks i will investigate this!

Turn your gas up, 30 cfh is not too much. I use 40 on anodized with no problems. You can stick your tungsten out further. You can also block off the ends to help trap the gas in the corner. I think more gas will fix your problem though. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Thanks it worked like a c...

See what i did there with the title?

so i am looking for a torch like the one in the picture. But! It head needs to be able to be adjusted up and down. And water cooled. The only markings i can find on the torch in the picture is "18".

Thanks guys!!

Looks good! update: new employer came over to me and told me the welds are too big. I then put a fillet gage on the test piece ha told me to copy and my weld size was identical. He then followed up with "yeah about that... My bad.. Just make it half that." sooooo.. My job just got easier h...

So im just looking for some tips here. Im welding a heavy aluminum fillet. The angle is close to 120 degrees. Its very hard to get my 90 degree torch head in this thing. I know i will have to adapt but if you have any suggestions please fill me in :). This is where it gets wierd a bit. Im having tro...

Great thread!!!

weldin mike 27 wrote:The picture of the weld you "want" is a mig weld. That's why you can't replicate it with tig. Good luck with it though

Hows the quality of the weld compare. Mig vs. Tig? Penetration?

I run my machine at 700. But im not giving it full pedal. Kinda always the way i welded. Expect on smaller gage stuff. Im welding with 1/8 2% lanthanated (blue) Yeah and I agree with you on the lack of a WPS means i have every right to work out the best parameters on my own. I actually have been doi...

1/8 for the fillets and 3/32 for the covers. These guys im working for dont want to see a bulbous weld. But at my current machine settings. The weld pool seems to bowl inward. Making it hard to create a wider weld. I think my problem is at my machine setting. Im not sure however the best settings to...

Looks like you're getting fast. Just keep practicing the movements. Angle, motion, distance, speed.

(sorry on my last post, my fat thumb hit the submit key on my phone before i was done typing :) ) So I just picked up a new welding job, welding Aluminum. I have been welding High Temp Alloys for years and have dabbled in Aluminum only a few times. My question is: I have to put a 1/2 fillet down on ...

Hey guys, just posting to say 'Ello