Oldfartscars
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Hi, just after some advice on welding capacity/ thickness capability with the Clarke EN110 (Turbo) MIG welder. I have been using the M/C for welding 1-2mm thick mild steel and seems to be fine. I tried it on some trial strips of 4mm onto a 3mm plate (on max voltage #2Max and recommended wire feed/amps #7) and seemed reasonable. Then I tried welding some large 3mm mild steel stiffening plates to a steel Chassis which is approx 4mm thick -- not good, lots of spatter and weld not penetrating/flowing but sitting on the surface. Granted the parts are quite large and it was very cold. I tried heating up the area to be welded with a blow torch to remove any moisture and take off the chill/pre heat the weld area, and tried welding again, -- MUCH better but still not brilliant, and not a practical method of operation for the amount of welding I need to do. Despite Clarke specifying that the unit should be able to cope with this thickness, it would appear not.
I would appreciate your comments and advice on what size of welder I would need for this application. 150 Amp ?? Thanks.
I would appreciate your comments and advice on what size of welder I would need for this application. 150 Amp ?? Thanks.
