Not sure what it is but something isn't right --- way too much splatter... and not much HAZ (heat affected zone).

What gas are you using? Should be 75/25 Co2/Argon

18cfm is high for what you're welding... 15cfm should be plenty.

What wire are you using? What size?


I downloaded and read the MIG 200 owners manual.... Sorry.... after reading that I know why I own Miller equipment.

The settings on this machine do not correspond to settings on a Miller or a Lincoln... that whole 5-1 etc is just - Well I'll leave it at that.

I'd use the 1/8" settings... and you're right - in one place they recommend 5 and in another they say 6... I'd use the HIGHER range.

75/25, .030 Lincoln wire, the manual is baaad.

I've tried to test one extreme to the other to find middle ground but that's been elusive territory.

I sent the post to my contact at USAWeld, we'll see how they respond. I'm not that good with MIG but I don't think I'm this bad either.

COMPLETE IDIOT! +/- -/+ = Doh!

I'll be drinking coffee from this cup in the morning.
http://images.addoway.com/items/3569...9_2_0a56f5.jpg

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Don't be shy, I deserve to be pummeled for this one. :rolleyes:

Do tell. What tipped the scales?
What was the brand of this welder?
I can honestly say I have never used any welder than a MILLER.

Therefore I may be more lucky than good.

Ah the old electrode positive vs the electrode negative..... yeah that makes a huge difference!


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You know, as I was reading I thought that and then bingo! Now that you posted the bad, lets see the good! Glad you stuck with it! :thumbsup:

I was going to ask about that but didn't think he was that stupid....



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XOXO


Scott -- I was even going to ask you if I should stop in Eugene tomorrow on my way to the bay area...

I'm still in shock........:wow:

Stupid hurts not to mention it's really embarassing. :(

I wish I could blame it on my neighbor who would definitely play a trick like that on me, don't think I can, guaranteed I will accuse him though. :D

The stress level the last few weeks has obviously been way too high.

Late last night quick test without touching previous power or feed rates...........
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...........oh the shame. http://www.desmonorthwest.com/forums...confused58.gif

Hey --- It's a new machine --- the boneheads at the factory set it up for aluminum welding.... WTF?!?!?! :unibrow:


Pick up your wire feed rate a notch or two... welds are a bit flat.

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