D17.1 1G
Posted: Tue Aug 15, 2023 5:11 pm
I'm practicing for D17.1 1G on 8" X 16 gauge 304 ss coupons. I haven't really welded since 2018 so I have forgotten a ton of info. I have never even attempted aerospace welding until last week.
I've been welding these things while trying to follow the instruction on Jody's videos. That is a bit easier said than done because he is a much better welder than I will probably ever be.
The problem that I am having is with penetration. I'm getting full penetration but I'm not liking how I get less penetration as the gaps close up.
8" - 16g 304ss coupons, .045 - 308L filler wire, #12 Furick @ 25cfh, 10 cfh purge, 5 tacks, welded in 2 steps, back stepped and allowed to cool completely between steps.
Do any of you have any advice on how to get uniform penetration?
I've been welding these things while trying to follow the instruction on Jody's videos. That is a bit easier said than done because he is a much better welder than I will probably ever be.
The problem that I am having is with penetration. I'm getting full penetration but I'm not liking how I get less penetration as the gaps close up.
8" - 16g 304ss coupons, .045 - 308L filler wire, #12 Furick @ 25cfh, 10 cfh purge, 5 tacks, welded in 2 steps, back stepped and allowed to cool completely between steps.
Do any of you have any advice on how to get uniform penetration?