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by lowlyslows
Sat Mar 27, 2021 7:54 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Hand Controls
Replies: 8
Views: 1264

Re: Hand Controls

Thanks for all the replies, I will go for the TigButton!
by lowlyslows
Tue Mar 23, 2021 4:49 pm
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Hand Controls
Replies: 8
Views: 1264

Re: Hand Controls

Thanks for all the replies!

To confirm, the TIG button from 6061?


Thanks,

Slows
by lowlyslows
Tue Mar 23, 2021 4:09 am
Forum: Tig Welding - Tig Welding Aluminum - Tig Welding Techniques - Aluminum Tig Welding
Topic: Hand Controls
Replies: 8
Views: 1264

Hand Controls

Hey all, I have a HTP 221 and I am about to tackle a roll cage project on my Miata. I have been using the pedal for all my TIG experience at the bench but I know it will be a pain to use the pedal while working inside the car. I'd like to purchase a hand control but before I do, I'd like to get some...
by lowlyslows
Mon Mar 27, 2017 11:38 am
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Polarity
Replies: 5
Views: 818

Re: Polarity

Can you weld in DCEN with Mig and gas? I have done it on thin metal and it seems to hold. Long story short, I have replaced a bunch of metal on my old car and just realized that the machine was set to DCEN instead of DCEP. Now I am worried about strength. That's pretty odd that you were able to get...
by lowlyslows
Mon Mar 27, 2017 10:36 am
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Polarity
Replies: 5
Views: 818

Re: Polarity

My simple answer is no and there is no need to. DCEN is reserved for self-shielded flux core wires. Much like stick welding, DCEN provides less penetration. For thin metal this would be less of an issue. Sheet metal (thinner stuff like 16 gauge for those who weld big stufff) for instance doesn't re...
by lowlyslows
Mon Mar 27, 2017 8:52 am
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Polarity
Replies: 5
Views: 818

Polarity

Hey all,

Can you weld in DCEN with Mig and gas? I have done it on thin metal and it seems to hold. Long story short, I have replaced a bunch of metal on my old car and just realized that the machine was set to DCEN instead of DCEP. Now I am worried about strength.

Thanks
by lowlyslows
Wed Feb 22, 2017 6:54 am
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Settings
Replies: 4
Views: 712

Re: Settings

Thanks for the replies all,

Yes I have the settings for the .025 wire correct as far as clamping force and wheel size.
by lowlyslows
Tue Feb 21, 2017 2:25 pm
Forum: Mig and Flux Core - gas metal arc welding & flux cored arc welding
Topic: Settings
Replies: 4
Views: 712

Settings

Hey all, I am using a Lincoln 140hd. I was laying some beads down yesterday in preparation to weld some subframe connectors to my car. The metal thickness is 1/8" so I grabbed some flat 1/8" bar that is 2" wide to set the machine up on to ensure good penetration and wire speed. The do...