I have an assemble and weld gig. 400 parts to be welded. The pics show tech info. After welding I have to grind bead/surface back to flat. I'm trying to produce a flat bead, minimum bead height with sufficient penetration. I've tried spraying, using E70s-6 .030, 98/2, 24-27 V, 250-460 wfs. I'm using a MM252. Can anyone give advice. Thanks!
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Yes, spray is deffo the way to go on these welds!
Ahhh my hands are itching, i could show you how to do it in 5 mins.....
small problem...i'm in France....
What kinda welder are you using? 1 mm wire? to get a nice sizzling spray you should be around 200 amps and 24,6 volts....but ofcourse your travelspeed matters alot too! You need to go quite fast and you'll hear the noise changing into a hisss....then you know it's right!
Once you get the hang of it you will be able to weld these parts quite fast!
Welcome btw!
Ahhh my hands are itching, i could show you how to do it in 5 mins..... small problem...i'm in France....What kinda welder are you using? 1 mm wire? to get a nice sizzling spray you should be around 200 amps and 24,6 volts....but ofcourse your travelspeed matters alot too! You need to go quite fast and you'll hear the noise changing into a hisss....then you know it's right!
Once you get the hang of it you will be able to weld these parts quite fast!
Welcome btw!
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Being no expert, I'd say larger wire.
Sparkey, 1mm is not common here (0.040"). MM252 is probably MillerMatic 252.
Try some 0.035 or at maybe 0.045.
Check the weld calculator on Miller's site, they will recommend a wire size, amps, voltage and wire speed for spray transfer..
Sparkey, 1mm is not common here (0.040"). MM252 is probably MillerMatic 252.
Try some 0.035 or at maybe 0.045.
Check the weld calculator on Miller's site, they will recommend a wire size, amps, voltage and wire speed for spray transfer..
I changed gas back to 75/25, increased travel speed, Millermatic 252, 0.30 wire, 24.6V, 490 wfs. Producing good results. I would still like to tune in a spray. I've sprayed many thick, big steel projects in the past but can't seem to tune it in on this one. I think I need to increase wire size for a spray. Thinks for the replies and advice.
I have searched for weld calculators. I could not find a link to a free one. Can you list the link to the Miller calculator? Thanks
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thanks joe!!
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Yes, that's it!
# Input Power
# Requires 1- phase power
Rated Output
# 200 Amps at 28 VDC, 60% duty cycle
# 250 Amps at 28 VDC, 40% duty cycle
Welding Amperage Range
# 30 - 300 Amps
Wire Speed
# 50 - 700 IPM (1.3 - 17.8 m/min)
Net Weight
# 194 lb (88 kg)
Here are the specs for that kit...looks goooood!
# Input Power
# Requires 1- phase power
Rated Output
# 200 Amps at 28 VDC, 60% duty cycle
# 250 Amps at 28 VDC, 40% duty cycle
Welding Amperage Range
# 30 - 300 Amps
Wire Speed
# 50 - 700 IPM (1.3 - 17.8 m/min)
Net Weight
# 194 lb (88 kg)
Here are the specs for that kit...looks goooood!
