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6010 rods on a Miller Maxstar 140?
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2013 6:46 pm
by Ultralow787
We pulled the little Miller inverter out today and tried to burn 6010 electrodes 1/8". These things just won't maintain an arc! 7018's run fine.
Is it the open circuit voltage these units put out that limits them?
Re: 6010 rods on a Miller Maxstar 140?
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2013 7:08 pm
by Otto Nobedder
It's more an issue of "dig", the machine's ability to increase the current when you approach short-out with the rod. The machine can do it, but you've got to be ready to run hot. Say 105A for an 1/8" 6010. Then jamb it in and go... no whip and pause.
Steve S
Re: 6010 rods on a Miller Maxstar 140?
Posted: Fri Apr 05, 2013 7:22 pm
by Alexa
Ultralow787.
Read through the string concerning OCVs.
http://www.yesterdaystractors.com/cgi-b ... 10274%253E
Alexa