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by rossco_argus
Tue Jun 04, 2013 8:24 am
Forum: Welding Certification - Stick/Arc Welding, Tig Welding, Mig Welding Certification tests - Welding Tests of all kinds
Topic: 2g gmaw 150 dia 8mm, 100 x2 Issues with cap runs
Replies: 3
Views: 1318

Re: 2g gmaw 150 dia 8mm, 100 x2 Issues with cap runs

Bead profile 9- 10 mm face ,8 to 12 mm height, reinforcement 2 to 5 mm Do i require to change my travel speed, torch angle or stick out length to prevent weld from falling down and peaking too much ideally i do not want to alter my settings as my amps and peno are spot on. Any tips would be greatly ...
by rossco_argus
Tue Jun 04, 2013 7:27 am
Forum: Welding Certification - Stick/Arc Welding, Tig Welding, Mig Welding Certification tests - Welding Tests of all kinds
Topic: 2g gmaw 150 dia 8mm, 100 x2 Issues with cap runs
Replies: 3
Views: 1318

2g gmaw 150 dia 8mm, 100 x2 Issues with cap runs

Sitting gmaw 5018 practical tests this week, having issues with 3 run capping on horizontal 2g pipe. Running 13m/m wire speed, 28 volts, 187 amps spray transfer, stick out 16mm, great fusion and nice hot runs but despite travel speed being quick still getting lumps and bumps between passes not the f...
by rossco_argus
Tue Jun 04, 2013 6:55 am
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: returning wire burner to industry to get certified
Replies: 4
Views: 713

returning wire burner to industry to get certified

Hi everyone, quick thanks to jody for the videos and tips and advice on the site. Very useful indeed. Started welding gal grain silos and cattle feeders about 15 years back, did a stint on coal mining onsite repairs and also in the marine industry repairing sunken vessels. Never did an apprenticeshi...