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Cole2534
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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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snoeproe
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Ensure your dragging your puddle, not pushing it.
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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.
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Cole2534
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Definitely pulling the bead.

Weld looks good but I think my issue was too little stickout. Image

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That's a good looking bead for gasless flux core. Heck that's a good looking weld for any wire feed process!
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Cole2534
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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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