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Nov 2, 2011 | 05:57 AM

TrueStreetVW

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First attempt at TIG

Just wanted to get some opinions on my first attempt at tig welding. Machine was set on 120amps welding 1/4 inch thick flat bar. #7 gas cup Argon flow around 12 l/min. Here is the outcome. Feedback?

Nov 2, 2011 | 03:54 PM

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Re: First attempt at TIG

Doesn't seem to be fused enough but looks well

Nov 3, 2011 | 12:40 AM

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Re: First attempt at TIG

I would try getting a little more heat and see what happens just my .02

Nov 3, 2011 | 02:12 AM

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Re: First attempt at TIG

Here is my 2nd attempt. 230amps

Nov 3, 2011 | 02:26 AM

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Looks perfect now

Nov 3, 2011 | 06:26 AM

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Heat on the 2nd looks much better. Not bad at all for a first timer.

Nov 3, 2011 | 07:13 AM

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Re: First attempt at TIG

230amp? definitely my doubs about amperage in USA and Europe are correct.

welds looks good.

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Nov 3, 2011 | 07:58 AM

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Re: First attempt at TIG

its 1/4" bar.

it would take alot of heat to get them going... but 230 sounds like alot.

Nov 3, 2011 | 08:24 AM

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Re: First attempt at TIG

I used millers tig calculator and that's about where it told me to be for 1/4 inch thick stainless. Thanks for the compliments fellas. I only have about an hour and a half total behind the shield so far.

Nov 3, 2011 | 09:11 AM

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Re: First attempt at TIG

I just noticed I screwed up with my picture posting. The last picture was done at 200amps. This is the 230amp weld.

Thoughts?

Nov 3, 2011 | 10:21 AM

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I just noticed I screwed up with my picture posting. The last picture was done at 200amps. This is the 230amp weld.

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That makes more sense, your 230amp looks too hot. 200amp picture is pretty good.

Nov 3, 2011 | 02:14 PM

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Not bad at all. 200 amps seems to be right on the money. Just keep at it, but for being less than 2 hours behind the shield....i give u mad props.

Nov 3, 2011 | 05:02 PM

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Re: First attempt at TIG

Thanks guys. I know when I start welding stuff I give a damn about I need to clean the metal better but I really to appreciate all the comments.

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