Mig Weld Trouble-Shooting: Common Problems & Solutions



Interested in MIG welding lessons? Here’s a YouTube playlist that will take you through initial machine setup, as well as horizontal, vertical, and even overhead welding…

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https://www.georgiatradeschool.com/

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You can learn MIG for free:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=SP_P7k0CDx5cWywuZRYRd3HDZuvy7mTH0k

Having issues with your mig welds? We’ll take a look at a number of common problems (been there, done that) in this How Not To Weld video on the GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) Process.

Here’s what we talk about, in order:

Traveling Too Fast
Traveling Too Slow

Too Much WFS (Wire Feed Speed)
Too Little WFS (Wire Feed Speed)

Too Much Stick-Out
Not Enough Stick-Out

Wrong Polarity

No Shielding Gas… Or Not Enough Shielding Gas

Welding “Too Hot”
Welding “Too Cold”

The “Swan-Neck” gun that fits my Hobart 187, and other Miller/Hobart machines:

https://www.usaweld.com/15-Flexible-Swan-Neck-Gun-fits-Miller-Welders-p/m2015-fsbe.htm

It honestly isnt a bad upgrade, for $137…

General Selection of “Swan-Neck” guns:

https://www.usaweld.com/Welding-Accessories-s/44.htm

General Selection of HTP Mig Wire:

https://www.usaweld.com/Steel-Wire-s/53.htm

Two rolls, shipped (The same ones I got) for $35:

https://www.usaweld.com/035-ER70S-6-Steel-Wire-10-lbs-Spool-p/er70s6-030-35-2pkmixed3.htm

ChuckE2009 Official Facebook Page:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/ChuckE2009/282164941819994

Enjoy the video? Then be sure to check out my website for more:

https://www.weldingwithstretch.com/


Post time: Mar-17-2017
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