There's a couple times where a slightly longer arc length was favorable. Not too much longer; it's hard to describe in words. It's probably a difference of 0.75mm — 1mm or so. Just a very tiny minute difference, IMO. I agree. From my experience the 6010/6011 are less tolerant of varying arc lengths...

Those look much better. Keep practicing and focus on symmetry.

On the arc length, 6010/6011 like tight arc length, 7018 like a little longer arc length. At least that’s what I’ve found

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The “toe” is the very edge where the weld meets the base metal. It should flow into the base metal almost seamlessly. Yours have almost right angles on them. You have the basic idea but need more practice. Understanding the fundamentals and practice practice practice.


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When I taught apprentice school welding, I taught drag for 7018 and circles for 6010/6011. Once the students got more comfortable I encouraged them to try different techniques for the different rods. Not everyone welds exactly the same and not all situations require the same techniques.


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The high center and cold toes

The very round and flat ripples and cold shoulders indicate too slow travel speeds. With the 6010, try to make your circles about a 1/4” wide

That’s about right with amperage. Speed up a little and straighten up your lead angle to around 5-10* You might also try a little longer arc length with the 7018

What size rods and how much lead angle

At first glance it looks like the amperage is too low and your travel speed is too slow. With the 6010 try small circles and maintain a tight arc.

Don’t slow down. Keep your travel based on what the puddle wants. Reduce your amperage slightly for overhead and vertical up. Clean the contaminates out of the weld area. Overhead should weld like any other position with TIG. If the metal is heating to the point of falling it’s because either the am...

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