For all position welding set machine for between 24 volts and 160 ipm up to 26 volts and 225 ipm. I use no movement of the wire, no oscillation, just let the arc do the work. In other words, no too fast on the travel speed, like the previous post said.

I just bought a used SA200 and would like to find out if it has copper or aluminum windings. How do I find this information?

After re-reading your original post, I would suggest making sure the electrical stick out is at least 3/4", preferrably 1". Also, I have less trouble with tip seizures if I hold the wire against the work when I pull the trigger on the gun. I use this XLR-8 wire on every kind of fabrication...

I use Hobart XLR-8 in 1/16" diameter.

I use Hobart XLR-8, size 1/16" with good results.

My main work is bore welding and line-boring. I use Bortech for welding with a Miller XMT-304 and Big Blue 350 Pipe Pro for field jobs. I do my work in my shop and in my customer's shops and job sites. I also do general repair welding and hard facing.