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03-30-2013, 06:20 PM
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Welder setting?
Im trying to find the perfect setting for my welder to use on my 71's sheet metal Dose anyone have them ?
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03-30-2013, 07:12 PM
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what kind of welder?
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03-30-2013, 08:01 PM
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Re: Welder setting?
miller 210 /miller 211
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03-30-2013, 10:28 PM
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Re: Welder setting?
75/25 argon co2 mix? what gas are you running?
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03-30-2013, 10:36 PM
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Re: Welder setting?
If your using 75/25 and .030 wire start at 50-60 amps and 120-130 ipm for wire speed.
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03-30-2013, 10:43 PM
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Re: Welder setting?
ok thank you!
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03-31-2013, 05:25 AM
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Re: Welder setting?
read the instruction book
inside of cabinet miller has a chart for usage, a good start for u to start dialing in the settings practice practice practice
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03-31-2013, 09:00 AM
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Re: Welder setting?
Also most Millers come with a guage to check the metal guage.Then you set it auto to that guage.You will probably have to tweak a bit to get there.It's usually a good idea to have some scrap to test your welds on before doing the actual work.
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03-31-2013, 10:44 AM
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Re: Welder setting?
Use .023 wire.
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03-31-2013, 01:11 PM
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Re: Welder setting?
Agreed on the wire (.023). I am a novice at welding and did cab corners, inner and outer rockers, kick panels and partial floor pan. I used .023 wire and had the welder on the lowest heat setting, still had some spots I burned through.
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Plus after a few spot welds you might have to tweak the settings to slow or speed up the wire or make the heat hotter or colder. So the setting in the cabinet are just a baseline to get you started. Gary
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03-31-2013, 11:39 PM
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Re: Welder setting?
I use pieces of copper clamped to the back. Various sizes 1/4" thick. Also not mentioned is don't run a bead, use lots of "tacks". If you pay close attention there my be some warping. Sometimes I use a hammer and dolly to relieve stress. Oh, the copper isn't a must, just something that helps me not a must. Practice - dial in - patience
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