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Rod sticks, won't start bead..
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2015 12:13 pm
by Welding2013
welding 1/8 in steel that has galvi. coating that I have sanded off. when I scratch rod it just sticks and won't start bead.
is my setting to low, too high? I'm using 6011, AC machine (duel range) It's an older machine that's been cleaned up.
any suggestions?
Re: Rod sticks, won't start bead..
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2015 1:41 pm
by GWD
Sanding usually isn't enough. Use a grinder on both the work and the stinger contact points.
Turn up the amps until the rod starts. Usually, 6011 starts extremely easy compared to other rods.
Re: Rod sticks, won't start bead..
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2015 3:10 pm
by MinnesotaDave
Welding2013 wrote:welding 1/8 in steel that has galvi. coating that I have sanded off. when I scratch rod it just sticks and won't start bead.
is my setting to low, too high? I'm using 6011, AC machine (duel range) It's an older machine that's been cleaned up.
any suggestions?
You didn't post the rod size and amps you've been trying.
What is your overall background in stick welding?
Re: Rod sticks, won't start bead..
Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2015 11:37 am
by Welding2013
3/32 rod, E6011, 75 amps low range. i used a grinder with sand paper disks, 80 grit. I will try cleaning up the ground/stinger contact areas.