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Flux coverage
Posted: Tue Oct 15, 2019 3:14 pm
by Cole2534
Beginner Q- what can I do to promote better flux coverage of the weld pool?
Wire is .045 NR-211-MP at 17v and 100ipm, trying to hold 5/8 stickout. Weaving side to side on 1/8 and 3/16 tubing.
Thanks, Cole
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Re: Flux coverage
Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2019 8:28 am
by snoeproe
Ensure your dragging your puddle, not pushing it.
Re: Flux coverage
Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2019 6:24 pm
by Oscar
Also, why do you feel you need more slag coverage than what the wire is currently providing? IOW, how is it welding (overall) right now? Pictures speak 1000 words.
Re: Flux coverage
Posted: Sun Oct 20, 2019 4:29 pm
by Cole2534
Definitely pulling the bead.
Weld looks good but I think my issue was too little stickout.
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Re: Flux coverage
Posted: Sun Oct 20, 2019 10:41 pm
by Oscar
That's a good looking bead for gasless flux core. Heck that's a good looking weld for any wire feed process!
Re: Flux coverage
Posted: Sun Oct 20, 2019 11:46 pm
by Cole2534
Oscar wrote:That's a good looking bead for gasless flux core. Heck that's a good looking weld for any wire feed process!
Thank you sir, now if only they all turnedout that well.
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