Sorry, cel is an mma electrode manufactured for all positions and very down. Cel refers to the cellulose in the flux. Often used in sheet Pile jobs and pipe, in the USA route welds on steel structures.Thanks Kent...what's a cell tho? Last line of post.
This is kinda what it looked like before going back over it with a down...except there was a blob of moulten metal needed ground off too.
I'll never be the tidiest at welding...prob average about 20 mins welding a week over the year but its good to learn..View attachment 124510
You know I come from a time before voltage read out. I think a lot can be learned from what you hear and what you see occurringthanks..it's a Kempomat 2501, I was using 3/1, according to the manual that's 25v so will try going lower!
what would be considered normal voltage for welding 3mm mild steel box v down? and on the flat?
https://www.manualslib.com/manual/962758/Kemppi-Kempomat-2001.html?page=10#manual
You know I come from a time before voltage read out. I think a lot can be learned from what you hear and what you see occurring
The throat thickness is way too big on the bottom one, usually down to travelling from one side to the other too slowlyCheers.... The one at the top I was moving/weaving further out to the sides..if I hadn't posted/read on here I'd have thought the bottom one was the most solid looking!
Oven cleaner only works on aluminiumJody Collier (weldingtipsandtricks) has used a spray oven cleaner which is basically sodium hydroxide (lye) and some perfume to etch welds... Doesn't claim it's approved or code, but it works and it is cheap (at least over here, so far). "Easy-Off" is the brand that comes to mind. I don't think it works as well on aluminum, as the aluminum is pretty reactive with it, but maybe vinegar and a little more time... Or just keep a close eye on it and be prepared to flush and neutralize quickly. Hope this is of help.