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November 17, 2014 at 5:38 PM
Jody,
I have watched Basic MIG welding Parts 1 and 2. Good stuff. They answer a lot of questions.
But I have a more fundamental question. How do you start the arc? Do you position the tip, push the button and let the wire feed drive the tip of the wire on the surface of the metal or do you ‘strike’ the arc by simultaneously push the button and move the wire into the surface of the metal. After I’m done with a bead my stick out can be a couple of inches. How long should it be when I start? Also some discussion around working speed woudl be helpful. I heard you use the expression under cut at one point. I’m not sure what that is.
Thanks. Again, good stuff but information on globular and spray transfer seems advanced for a beginning video.
August 3, 2014 at 11:55 AM
Hi Jody
You said you would explain the settings for those of us that do not have a chart inside the welder could you please do so I use a miller migmatic 270, voltage and wirespeed seting s are both 1-10 there`s no digital read out. Your videos are great.
thanks Charlie.
August 3, 2014 at 11:45 AM
Off to a great start! You might talk briefly about shielding gas and high pressure cylinder and regulator safety. Also, how pure CO2 differs from Argon-CO2 mixtures, etc. in terms of arc characteristics, and how to make sure shielding gas is reaching the nozzle. After setting the cylinder flow meter/regulator, I like to disengage the wire feed mechanism, and hold the gun trigger to open the gas solenoid in the machine for 5 seconds, and then re-engage the wire feed for welding. I also recommend keeping some scrap coupons around for a practice weld bead or two to make sure everything is functioning properly especially for beginners. It would also be helpful in a basics discussion to talk about regulator shut down procedure. Again, I like to turn off the cylinder valve, disengage wire feed, and hold the gun trigger until gauges are zeroed out. Then back off the flow meter/regulator to avoid damage to the diaphragm. THANKS for doing this series!
July 31, 2014 at 12:09 PM
Why didn’t you get shocked when you grabbed the wire while it was feeding checking feed tension? Thx. Great Videos!
July 31, 2014 at 12:07 PM
Why don’t you get shocked when you grabbed the wire with the glove to check feed rate tention? Thx. Great videos.
July 31, 2014 at 10:21 AM
Jody,
Thanks again, you’re the best teacher around!
You might want to mention that there are different liners for different size wire. Also, if you don’t get to it in the next video, the reason for spool guns and different wires (aluminum, brass, etc.)
Rob
July 30, 2014 at 8:28 PM
Jody…thanks for a great start on your MIG series. I consider myself a pretty fair MIG welder but your discussion of the ground issues was excellent. I am one of those who have “chased my tail” while all the time I now think it was a poor ground. I also liked your discussion of how to set the friction and drive wheels for proper wire feed.
Adios…
Floyde…
July 30, 2014 at 6:14 PM
Hi Jody, I really enjoy the videos you do every week. I have a mig welding certification, and it’s been my experience that when you are teaching someone, that the gun angles are as important as the manipulation of the gun to form a good bead. I think it would be beneficial to include this information in future mig videos. Also, I think going over the CLAMS principal is very good for people starting out welding. It covers all of the basic things that can be checked to help make a successful weld. I agree that mig welding is the easiest type of thermal process to learn, but there is a difference between welding and welding well. Thanks.
July 30, 2014 at 4:17 PM
You are a great instructor, and able to express details very clearly.. Hope you will cover the relationship between wire speed and amperage for those of use that are familiar with the Amp/ Current settings on stick machines. Also how changing the stick out or distance the the nozzle is held from the work piece, how this affects the amperage. If you have time, some explanation on how to change from, Short-Circuit to Globular and Spray Transfer modes since there are no settings on the MIG machine for these changes. Thanks..
July 30, 2014 at 1:42 PM
Great video for the beginner. Are you planning to cover basic material prep in this series? Such as prepping the steel with sanding, grinding, wire wheels and/or liquid sprays (dreaded coordinated brake kleen).
I enjoy all of your videos,
Paul
July 30, 2014 at 12:59 PM
Hi Jody!
Thanks so much for sharing your skills and knowledge in welding; I’ve purchased your DVD’s
and tig fingers and learned a great deal. You are truly a zen master.
I’d like to know in part 2 about the amount of gas flow needed to MIG weld using the Hobart.
I have the Ironman 230 which is similar to the one you are using. I’d appreciate it.
THANKS!
July 30, 2014 at 12:17 PM
Thanks Jodie. Looking forward to the next one.
July 30, 2014 at 12:16 PM
Excellent!
I have a certification in MIG but I’m going to learn something here and it is sure to help us teach the guys at school.
Thanks for what you do Jody.
Jack