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**WSSix** · #1 10-16-2014, 02:30 PM

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

Che70velle · #2 10-16-2014, 03:52 PM

Trey, they look good. Are you using gas?

**WSSix** · #3 10-16-2014, 04:45 PM

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

Che70velle · #4 10-16-2014, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by WSSix

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.

**Sieg** · #5 10-16-2014, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Che70velle

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?

358Mustang · #6 10-17-2014, 02:49 AM

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?