How do my welds look?
 

Just finished welding in my coil over bracket. I'm happy with the way the welds turned out for the most part. Especially, the top part as I had to bridge a big gap to get that weld done. I feel I'm definitely getting better. I just wanted to have others with more experience take a look. Should I try to make the welds smaller in the vertical portion on the passenger side where the bracket meets the UCA mount? It's 3/16 thick that is being welded. Also, any suggestions on further reducing splatter? I've turned wire speed down some. Not sure I want to go slower. Do those splatter sprays work? The nozzle dip I have works well on the nozzle.

Thanks

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Trey, they look good. Are you using gas?

Yes, Co2/Ar. 0.030 wire, too. Not sure if that has any effect on the splatter though. Thanks Scott.

I've found with my Miller, that the more gas pressure I'm sending out through the gun head, the less splatter I see, and overall prettier finish on my welds. Try turning the gas up a little on a practice bead. Then turn it equally down the other other way, and see if you can tell a difference. I turn mine WAY up, but I get my tanks flipped for free.

What CFH's is way up?

Looks pretty good I wouldn't worry about it.. Spatter is no big deal really. May indicate a setting being off a little, but it doesnt look to be much of a problem.

What size welder were you using? 220v?

It's a Hobart 140 which is their biggest 110v unit. It's rated up to 1/4. My biggest concern with the splatter is looks. You can't see it in the pictures well, but I have a lot of splatter built up in the corners I can't get out. It's just kind of annoying.

Thanks guys.

Trey overall they look like they have enough penetration to be reliable. Ideally maybe a little more heat. That can be power setting, wire speed, gun angle or hold off distance.

Fact is MIG splatter happens. Use a small cold chisel to remove the splatter.

^^^^ What Sieg said plus what amp braker are you on, or how much service is coming in to your shop? If it's only 110v and there are other things on that circuit it could effect the power your getting to the welder. You want nice clean power, nothing else on that circuit.

Other wise they look good!

One other thing, make sure your metal is as clean as you can get it. I've had splatter caused by a puddle "popping" while welding because I missed a spot.