How are my welds?
05-28-2010, 06:49 PM
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i started welding in mid march at my job and did a lot on my spare time welding stuff and eventually i just took over welding projects lol. I had never touched a tig torch before then no joke
edit: so i guess its been about 2 months but yea
edit: so i guess its been about 2 months but yea
05-29-2010, 04:57 AM
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some people are just naturally good at some things. some people take years before they get good at something. i'm still trying to get good at sex, but the wife won't let me practice as often as i'd like.
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05-29-2010, 11:39 AM
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That's because your still trying to decide whether you like boys or girls. Just kidding haha. Your welds look good man. Just keep at it, practice is the key to perfection
05-30-2010, 03:56 PM
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personally, i find those welds the easiest to make look good. (yours' look great). it is the straight butt joint welds that i find i have the most inconsistency with as far as keeping it look nice and evenly spaced... but if i take my time i'm usually more consistent.
05-30-2010, 05:55 PM
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true, t joints and tubing-to-flange welds are relatively easy.
05-30-2010, 10:33 PM
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There are tubing butt welds in the pics guys....and they look good. I think the "undercut" in the upper left hand corner is the camera playing tricks. I hate that.
05-31-2010, 12:24 PM
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I dont think it the camera, all the butt joints look all undercut to me but would be nice to get better pictures. The aluminum looks great. Never the less, the OP is doing great for 1month of welding for sure. He's naturally got the talent for this.
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Looks like a great start!!!!
The stainless looks good, but the aluminum is cold for the filler size. Don't be fooled by the norm out there, aluminum should look closer to stainless in terms of bead ripples and bead shape. Go one size smaller on the filler for the same heat next time.
The stainless is a tiny bit shallow and laid down more onto the flange than the tube. When you see the bead shape "wave" like that, it means it's very close to burning through usually.
I give constructive criticism for a living. Please take it as such. Little tweaks and time on the torch will make you an exceptional welder.
Keep at it.
The stainless looks good, but the aluminum is cold for the filler size. Don't be fooled by the norm out there, aluminum should look closer to stainless in terms of bead ripples and bead shape. Go one size smaller on the filler for the same heat next time.
The stainless is a tiny bit shallow and laid down more onto the flange than the tube. When you see the bead shape "wave" like that, it means it's very close to burning through usually.
I give constructive criticism for a living. Please take it as such. Little tweaks and time on the torch will make you an exceptional welder.
Keep at it.
06-02-2010, 01:06 AM
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To me, it looks like the SS needs a bit more filler rod. It looks like there is undercut on the toes of your weld. but other than that... Strait Butter!
The aluminum seems a bit cold, but its hard to tig weld aluminum and have a good balance of heat. Seeing as aluminum dissipates heat very quickly, its a finer balance over stainless or mild steel.
The aluminum seems a bit cold, but its hard to tig weld aluminum and have a good balance of heat. Seeing as aluminum dissipates heat very quickly, its a finer balance over stainless or mild steel.
06-04-2010, 04:23 PM
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Looks like a great start!!!!
The stainless looks good, but the aluminum is cold for the filler size. Don't be fooled by the norm out there, aluminum should look closer to stainless in terms of bead ripples and bead shape. Go one size smaller on the filler for the same heat next time.
The stainless is a tiny bit shallow and laid down more onto the flange than the tube. When you see the bead shape "wave" like that, it means it's very close to burning through usually.
I give constructive criticism for a living. Please take it as such. Little tweaks and time on the torch will make you an exceptional welder.
Keep at it.
The stainless looks good, but the aluminum is cold for the filler size. Don't be fooled by the norm out there, aluminum should look closer to stainless in terms of bead ripples and bead shape. Go one size smaller on the filler for the same heat next time.
The stainless is a tiny bit shallow and laid down more onto the flange than the tube. When you see the bead shape "wave" like that, it means it's very close to burning through usually.
I give constructive criticism for a living. Please take it as such. Little tweaks and time on the torch will make you an exceptional welder.
Keep at it.
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