Aldo
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- Location
- Tonica IL
- Welder
- generic TIG, MIG, stick welder and oxy/acetlyne
I'm trying to weld square .040 2*1/2 tubing. I was using 3/32 7014, because I have it. I was getting a lot of crap in the weld. Assuming I let moisture get to it or it was just old, I bought some 3/32 and 1/8" 7018. At first things went well with 3/32 at 90v. Then it took a turn. Rod was sticking. in about 5v increments, I got to 100. The sticking stopped but the arc became violent and I could not hold a steady arc. Same with 1/8 starting at 100 and going up to around 120 with the added benefit of blowing through my metal. I've not had some an experience that a slight adjustment and cleaning the ground didn't resolve. What else might I check? (other than my sanity) Any and all suggestions will be appreciated.