Tig 102

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

BTW ---- I still think you're a bit focused on the "amps" ----- and when learning --- your natural tendency is to weld real slowly.... building too much heat. When you turn your heat down -- way down -- you can focus more on the hand coordination of moving and dabbing and oh crapping....

EEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAA

I've been trying to keep the amps low to reduce heat to the point of not having much puddle to dab into thus sticking the rod at the front of the puddle (oh crap) so I'd add a couple amps to the max range. Incorrect torch angle could come into play, tungsten grind, amp/speed/peddle/dab angle/vision, or, or, or.........

[Vince@Meanstreets]

what are your amps ? I did a test piece of 16 ga and the amps ranged 27-34amps. Keep it up.

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by Sieg

I've been trying to keep the amps low to reduce heat to the point of not having much puddle to dab into thus sticking the rod at the front of the puddle (oh crap) so I'd add a couple amps to the max range. Incorrect torch angle could come into play, tungsten grind, amp/speed/peddle/dab angle/vision, or, or, or.........

All of the above!!!


If you're rod is sticking into the puddle --- you might need smaller filler rod...


You know too --- and I write this for everyone --- not just Sieg.... Torch size has a lot to do with TIG welding.... of course - like most things - when you get good - you can weld with anything and just make adjustments.... but if you're welding on small thin gauge stuff.... then you need a small torch to go with that work. Like using a huge crescent wrench on a 1/4" nut.... if you think of it that way. Small = thin = delicate = pieces you have to use the small thin delicate torch / tungsten / fill rod.


Note that the CK site rates torches in amperage max....


http://www.ckworldwide.com/master.htm



My torches are all flex head... I like to be able to bend the head around to suit my work angle - which sometimes are just two pieces laying flat on a table!

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by Vince@MSperfab

what are your amps ? I did a test piece of 16 ga and the amps ranged 27-34amps. Keep it up.

On the 16 ga stainless my machine was set at 32-34 max amperage. 1/16 tungsten, 1/4" stick out, pyrex gas lens, flow 11-12 CFH........... not sure about my grip pressure, heart rate, breathing pattern, and bio-rhythms.

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

If you're rod is sticking into the puddle --- you might need smaller filler rod...

I'll mention that to the wife.

[ccracin]

Originally Posted by Sieg

On the 16 ga stainless my machine was set at 32-34 max amperage. 1/16 tungsten, 1/4" stick out, pyrex gas lens, flow 11-12 CFH........... not sure about my grip pressure, heart rate, breathing pattern, and bio-rhythms.

You need to make sure your wallet is in the same pocket as the hand you hold the torch with! Thus is key!

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by ccracin

You need to make sure your wallet is in the same pocket as the hand you hold the torch with! Thus is key!

Great point....

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by Sieg

I'll mention that to the wife.

She'll tell you, "you need more rod"....


That's a given.



Adding fill isn't sex -- you don't need to try to hit bottom. Hitting the bottom of the puddle will cause the rod to stick... but you already knew that. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

She'll tell you, "you need more rod"....


That's a given.



Adding fill isn't sex -- you don't need to try to hit bottom. Hitting the bottom of the puddle will cause the rod to stick... but you already knew that. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

More Rod?

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by ccracin

You need to make sure your wallet is in the same pocket as the hand you hold the torch with! Thus is key!

How much money in the wallet before this has an effect?