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by JPete
Fri Sep 27, 2024 12:01 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Smoke and fumes
Replies: 3
Views: 363

Smoke and fumes

Is there any concern on breathing the smoke and fumes when welding cold rolled steel? I haven't been able to find a mask that will fit under my Lincoln helmet.
by JPete
Fri Sep 27, 2024 11:57 am
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Newbie needs help
Replies: 6
Views: 671

Re: Newbie needs help

Here is a picture with a better polish. Mfg settings and 1/2" stickout. I have looked at Jody's videos and will keep adjusting.
Thanks
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by JPete
Wed Sep 25, 2024 3:21 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Newbie needs help
Replies: 6
Views: 671

Re: Newbie needs help

Still waiting on my finer abrasives. I welded some more T joints with 11ga. Lincoln 215MP .030 using Mfg. settings and I can still sometimes make out some straight lines in the cross section cut. I increased the wire feed and left the voltage the same at 19 but it still looks like I need to get the ...
by JPete
Tue Sep 24, 2024 10:24 am
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Newbie needs help
Replies: 6
Views: 671

Re: Newbie needs help

Thanks. I will get some better grit and polish.
by JPete
Mon Sep 23, 2024 1:16 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Newbie needs help
Replies: 6
Views: 671

Newbie needs help

I am very new and am practicing MIG welds. Using mfg settings on 11 ga and the weld looks ok but when I slice it open I see cracks. Looks like a cold weld but I am very inexperienced. Any help would be appreciated.
Pete
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