Hi All
I tried to weld a patch to my van today using 6mm flux core wire and new 0.9mm mild steel I am unsure how thick the metal is on the inner wing I am trying weld the patch onto as there is no edge to it the weld is penetrating the patch but will not tack onto the van.
I am new to this I have been practising on clean 0.9mm scrap with good penetration and strong welds using the same wire, power settings and wire speed I tried to put a run on the wing on its own I ground the metal down to good solid shiny metal and I had what looked like a good bead however when I chipped it with the pliers it just fell off. can someone please tell me what I am doing wrong any help would be appreciated.
John
I tried to weld a patch to my van today using 6mm flux core wire and new 0.9mm mild steel I am unsure how thick the metal is on the inner wing I am trying weld the patch onto as there is no edge to it the weld is penetrating the patch but will not tack onto the van.
I am new to this I have been practising on clean 0.9mm scrap with good penetration and strong welds using the same wire, power settings and wire speed I tried to put a run on the wing on its own I ground the metal down to good solid shiny metal and I had what looked like a good bead however when I chipped it with the pliers it just fell off. can someone please tell me what I am doing wrong any help would be appreciated.
John