First attempt with MIG-200

[My Old Landy]

I purchased the Blackline MIG-200 this week. Having spent around 20 minutes setting it up today, I managed to get this result with 0.6 wire, 80/20 Argon mix and not having welded anything for around a year
Maybe not the best or prettiest weld but it made me smile! I will cut it later and see what (if any!) penetration I managed
Any constructive criticism is most welcome

 

[My Old Landy]

A quick update, I don't have any acid so I beat it with a lump hammer and it didn't break still don't think it penetrated that much though.

 

[eddie49]

Looks good!
A couple of suggestions:
- 80/20 is for Fabricators. Under 8 - 10mm, 95/5 ( BOC's "Argoshield Light" ) is better for thinner steel
- many people prefer 0.8mm wire. If you can run both, you might want to give it a try and see what's best for you.

 

[My Old Landy]

Looks good!
A couple of suggestions:
- 80/20 is for Fabricators. Under 8 - 10mm, 95/5 ( BOC's "Argoshield Light" ) is better for thinner steel
- many people prefer 0.8mm wire. If you can run both, you might want to give it a try and see what's best for you.

Thanks the gas and wire are leftovers from my last attempts the 0.8 I had was rusty and the gas was recommended by my father in law who was a professional welder (10mm plate as a minimum ) so I didn't have much choice. When the bottle is empty I will go for 5% as you suggest cheers

 

[Nick DV]

If you have a blowtorch you could check the penetration as in this video - around the 10 minute mark SHOULD YOU PUSH OR PULL A MIG WELD? FLAT OR RIPPLE BEAD? - YouTube