Welding Tips and Tricks

I have a fresh 1 lb. spool of NR-211-MP and went to their website to see what kind of metal it can be used for. It just says metal.

Is it to be taken for granted that Flux core is only for mild steel?

Stainless?

Strange dearth of information to me.

That wire is for mild steel only. For stainless or other metals, Lincoln makes different wires.

Yes you would be taking it for granted that ALL flux-cored wire is for mild steel. There are flux cored wires for other metals like Stainless Steels & other steels.

Lincoln has one of the worst websites for technical info on their products, IMO. Hard to find out anything of value. It's annoying.

Spartan wrote:Lincoln has one of the worst websites for technical info on their products, IMO. Hard to find out anything of value. It's annoying.

That's weird. I think it's pretty good!

Anytime I find good info, I don't bookmark it; I save it to my Google Drive so I have the PDF for ever. If anyone needs links to my "stash", just let me know.

Oscar wrote:

Spartan wrote:Lincoln has one of the worst websites for technical info on their products, IMO. Hard to find out anything of value. It's annoying.

That's weird. I think it's pretty good!

Anytime I find good info, I don't bookmark it; I save it to my Google Drive so I have the PDF for ever. If anyone needs links to my "stash", just let me know.

Take a look at how Everlast does it. All pertinent info is in the "Tech specs" tab when you scroll down. No need to hunt for and then download manuals and product brochures to see what the actual capabilities are.

The other players should take note of this. Granted, HTP is also pretty good, especially with their "new" website (which was badly needed).

https://www.everlastgenerators.com/prod ... tig-350ext

Spartan wrote:

Oscar wrote:

Spartan wrote:Lincoln has one of the worst websites for technical info on their products, IMO. Hard to find out anything of value. It's annoying.

That's weird. I think it's pretty good!

Anytime I find good info, I don't bookmark it; I save it to my Google Drive so I have the PDF for ever. If anyone needs links to my "stash", just let me know.

Take a look at how Everlast does it. All pertinent info is in the "Tech specs" tab when you scroll down. No need to hunt for and then download manuals and product brochures to see what the actual capabilities are.

The other players should take note of this. Granted, HTP is also pretty good, especially with their "new" website (which was badly needed).

https://www.everlastgenerators.com/prod ... tig-350ext

Oh ok, I get what you mean. I was talking about wire specs for consumables. For machine specs and the like, yea it could be better.

Yeah, upon reflection, I guess I did deviate a bit from the subject matter. Ooops. But my point still stands.

I like the calculators they have at Lincoln and the charts for amps on various metals is good and they have a number of welding guides under Resources.

Thanks folks!
So my take from what you say is rust will occur unless painted?
Can I assume, in a proper environment this could be used with structural integrity? (Good penetration if that word encompasses it)
I am just wondering. My TIG is at work with a large tank I don't want to transport home for the occasional project.

nelson wrote:Thanks folks!
So my take from what you say is rust will occur unless painted?

Yes

nelson wrote:Can I assume, in a proper environment this could be used with structural integrity? (Good penetration if that word encompasses it)
I am just wondering. My TIG is at work with a large tank I don't want to transport home for the occasional project.

That is a loaded question, pun intended. Not only are there different kinds of loads that can be exerted on structures, it all depends on what kind of structure it is. Would I make some stairs for an outdoor setup? Sure. But in a "professional" application such as bearing the weight of a building or part of a building, you can just forget about it. Of course welded properly it will have "strength", but there are sooo many variables that it is one of those questions that "if you have to ask, you shouldn't be doing it". To put it in another perspective, even if you have 100% full penetration, it may still not be suitable for a certain task. I bet you didn't imagine that, huh?