I use 1/8" and 3/16" flat bars as training aids for root passes with 6010. Try a tight 3/32 gap, 65 amps, push the rod through the gap till the fires on the back, move uphill as fast as you can. (Yes, try it vert up 1st) get a feel for the travel speed. Move as fast as you can with the pud...

I have used it in the past for visual appearance but it was also helpful when I had to qualify on 1/2" and 1" Socket Welds in the Navy. The interpass temp was in the 250 deg F range and "pulsing" the pedal would help the test assembly stay cooler. If the NiCu got too hot, it was ...

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