I just purchased a new ESAB and following the directions to mig weld this is what I got. The gas is 75/25 argon Co2 mix. Pressure is in the green range according to machine guidelines, machine is supposed to set amp and volts after 4 seconds of welding. This is after MANY attempts to get it to weld smooth and porosity free.
Hi there, and welcome to the Forum. It looks like a gas issue, with all the sooty residue ariund it. Maybe just not enough getting through - a loose hose somewhere, maybe. A pea-shooter style flow-meter would give you a better idea as to your gas setting, too. Like this one. All the Best, CJ
You didn’t use that crap jubilee clip on the back of the machine did you? Get yourself a proper Oetiker Single Ear ‘167’ Clamp
