When I have thin metal I start off by have the welder set a little lower than the test piece setting. Then I do a series of 1 or two second tack welds spread along the join.Yes the amps is the wire speed adjustment, and it's 0.8mm sheet yes
What is a good ball park setting of amp and wire speed for 1mm steel plate using 0.8mm flux wire?
Thanks
If going gas mig, and just for thin car body work - then you don't need a set with high peak power. You'll never use 80A.What is a suitable machine to buy for this work
It also needs to be small so I can store it in my house
Thank you for the infoIf going gas mig, and just for thin car body work - then you don't need a set with high peak power. You'll never use 80A.
In my limited experience (& learned lots from the Sages on here & the tutorials) you need a welder that can weld nicely at 30A or ideally even less.
For size, weight, portability etc it sounds like a small inverter mig is for you.
Which one and how good - depends on budget I suspect.
I know @doubleboost has reviewed kit and is one of many who might advise on the actual welder.
Not tried arc welding since a brief go as a young man with a borrowed ancient arc welder. I didn't have a clue!Thank you for the info
Ever tried with an arc and 1.6mm rods, my inverter goes down to 10amp