HTP Invertig 221

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Too much heat -- and moving too fast to try to keep up with the heat?

Probably, still getting a feel for the throttle, engine, and steering input of the machine.

TIG is more finesse. If you have too much heat - back off the throttle.... CONTROL.

Trying to find the sweet spots between creating the puddle without over-penetrating the material and controlling width. With wire my tendancy was not using enough heat so I'm being more aggressive experimenting with the TIG. I'm learning, the TIG requires more patience than the MIG. I haven't tried anything thicker than 3/32, working with some larger scale 1/8 and 3/16 plate would probably help the learning curve.

How well can you see? Can you see the part lines? Can you see the puddle develop? Can you see it freeze when you add fil?

I can see OK but a helmet that would go 1-2 shades lighter wouldn't hurt but I can see real good when I get the rod stuck in the fricken puddle!

I need to hit YouYube and find some video's of close up the correct actions to understand right/wrong quicker.

Appreciate your input.