The problem was gas coverage.i should show you some new welds but to all might face the same problem just keep your gas there until weld cools..then try welding little colder.appreciate all your help here and lets hope some more will find this useful..

I think you are right but most of my welds are pipes joining and the same thing occurs.i tried what you say on mild steel that i had similar issues and i had a great success. finally i just received my extra large pyrex gas lens and voilaaa!!! everything is perfect!!i will post pics very soon of my ...

they are looking good a joint will get more penetration and the back purge will help with cooling so you can run some more amps the thickness amps and heat tolarnce are all relevent to each other ill do a couple of welds with a number 8 and the over size cup so you can see the diffrence if you like...

Finally i was able to get a decent bead!!37 amps 1mm filler and little to no penetration..i switched yo 1.6mm filler and once again gray.. i ve tried vertical to very little angle (20 degrees aprox) but when it comes to weld something thick like 3mm plus i have to crank up the amps and again the sam...

I had 8-22 lpm and no purging.how can i check the shielding zone?as for sugaring shouldnt it affect the post flow area also?i am going to check today for any leaks and we see..

Thank you very much for your input. it is something at least i can check and its not ok by default.although i dont give it any chance because as you see i have 2 tig welders and 2 torches..also i have both argon regulators and today i had the ball one runing from 8-22 liters per min.as i see this ha...

There we go again.. after 1 hour welding 1.6. 2.4mm gas lenses here are the results.. maybe i m the onlyone that suck so much at ss....

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....wtf is going on?!?! today i tried a little welding with my new gas lens setup. specs are: wp26 torch. gas lens with 7 cup. 1.6mm tungsten. 1mm filler. 30-50 amps. 6s post flow moving the torch to the entire weld. material was 2mm 304. Results were a little better with the lens but once again i h...

Thank you very much for your info! I like your setup and i think i m gonna give it a shot in the future but for now this is what i could find at my local welding shop. I am going to try it today and hope things get a little better. http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/1559/img230g.jpg Uploaded with Im...

looks like your welding hot, are you using and hand/foot amp control? also i would look at maybe getting a gas lense setup with some large lenses If you see the photos that happens also to the cold welds (How much less than 30amps to put?!?) . I ve searched the forum over and over and see that many...

Omg are u kidding? Can you please tell your setup? If you look next thread i ve opened i have some trouble welding ss.what thickness, filler rod, ampeeage, cfh and post flow you have?

Thanks for your input but i have to clear up some things. i ve made 3-4 exhausts for friends with these welds and none failed.BUT i want to learn my mistake and to be able to get that nice rainbow color.just to improve myself.i ve made 2 thoughts at present.1) as you state weld and stop by an inch(t...

Hello everyone. I ve watched very carefully Jodys videos and listened over and over his tips. That guy is just awesome but i still cant follow him..Even at the basics.. I am welding a full exhaust system for my car from SS304. Manifold is 3mm thick and rest exhaust is 2mm. I ve tried maaaaany many c...

Hello from a newbie. I have the same problem and i ve experimented with more argon flow with a little better results. Still need much improve.. I can make a fairly enough nice weld at 2 pieces but i need to weld pipes and there the troubles begin. Any help appreciated! Photos of destruction.. http:/...