Norwood

[GregWeld]

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.

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

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.

[Sieg]

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

I'll be drinking coffee from this cup in the morning.




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

[Roberts68]

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.

[GregWeld]

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

[ccracin]

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!

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by ccracin

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!

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







XOXO


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

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by Roberts68

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.

Originally Posted by GregWeld

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

Originally Posted by ccracin

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!

Originally Posted by GregWeld

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





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........

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.

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

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by ccracin

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!

Late last night quick test without touching previous power or feed rates...........


...........oh the shame.

[GregWeld]

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


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