Spatter causing feed to stop

[Simon-]

I was asked by my dad to weld some boards on his plough as they had broke in two. They are mild steel and about 7-8mm approx in thickness.

I turned my welder up near its top settings (Portamig 215) and i had the wire set to about four. Bear in mind this was a rush job and I didnt have any time to prepare. My welder was snagging. The wire was siezing in the electrode tip.

I am presuming I had too much wire feed. The problem was pretty much resolved when I put some anti spatter spray....

Is this a common fault associated with an excessive feed?
Im just asking for peoples experiences.


Thanks for any help!

 

[backpurge]

If you're getting excessive spatter the machine isn't set up right

 

[barny]

ive had similar problems but think it was down to wire speed being too slow.

 

[Ducky]

Sounds like wire speed is too slow and just burning back into the shroud.

 

[paul_f]

I had the same problem when doing it in a mates garage. Turned out it was due to voltage drop as his garage feed was only 2.5mm on a very long garden. Only realised when someone else tried to use a drill as I was trying to get it to weld on a test piece, the drill almost came to a halt

 

[Simon-]

I had the same problem when doing it in a mates garage. Turned out it was due to voltage drop as his garage feed was only 2.5mm on a very long garden. Only realised when someone else tried to use a drill as I was trying to get it to weld on a test piece, the drill almost came to a halt

I Think you may have hit the nail on the head. I was using an extension lead. I generally use for welding light bit and bobs

I Will try again direct to the board. It was my first time using the extension lead for material above 1/8" (3mm)

I appreciate all feedback. Thanks!

 

[dai]

I was asked by my dad to weld some boards on his plough as they had broke in two. They are mild steel and about 7-8mm approx in thickness.

I turned my welder up near its top settings (Portamig 215) and i had the wire set to about four. Bear in mind this was a rush job and I didnt have any time to prepare. My welder was snagging. The wire was siezing in the electrode tip.

I am presuming I had too much wire feed. The problem was pretty much resolved when I put some anti spatter spray....

Is this a common fault associated with an excessive feed?
Im just asking for peoples experiences.


Thanks for any help!

plough mouldboards arnt mild steel