question for welders

SSGT Mustang · 10-05-2014, 11:09 AM

Gas flow and draft at the shop, mig tips (condition), wire quality and speed, clean filler rod, tungsten diameter and grind...........clean metal, helmet darkness and distance of torch from work.

I know that most of that is obvious, but I've been welding more these days also, and have come to realize that it all matters........especially the last three.

My eye's aren't what they used to be, and I now need reading glasses. I've had to adjust back the darkness on my helmet which scares the hell out me. I've also had to pay special attention to torch distance while keeping the puddle moving at the right speed.

If my welding is poor on any given day, I stop, check everything, re-clean, change amperage and try again on scrap until I get it right.

Keep going, and keep up the good work. Cool build.

10-05-2014, 11:09 AM	#12
SSGT Mustang Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jersey Posts: 359 Likes: 35 Liked 204 Times in 54 Posts	Re: question for welders Gas flow and draft at the shop, mig tips (condition), wire quality and speed, clean filler rod, tungsten diameter and grind...........clean metal, helmet darkness and distance of torch from work. I know that most of that is obvious, but I've been welding more these days also, and have come to realize that it all matters........especially the last three. My eye's aren't what they used to be, and I now need reading glasses. I've had to adjust back the darkness on my helmet which scares the hell out me. I've also had to pay special attention to torch distance while keeping the puddle moving at the right speed. If my welding is poor on any given day, I stop, check everything, re-clean, change amperage and try again on scrap until I get it right. Keep going, and keep up the good work. Cool build.