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Problems Welding thin material

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Jaime

10-26-2003 08:40:01




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We have a very basic arc welder machine and have problems welding thin materials, Any suggestions ?
Thanks in Advance




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Chris

10-27-2003 09:46:32




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 Re: Problems Welding thin material in reply to Jaime, 10-26-2003 08:40:01  
Go to welding supply and get 1/6 or 3/32 7014 rods. These strike and run very easy. Set your welder at 35-40 amps, do a series of stitch welds letting it cool for a few seconds in between until its welded solid.



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Paul Janke

10-27-2003 06:31:39




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 Re: Problems Welding thin material in reply to Jaime, 10-26-2003 08:40:01  
I have heard of using a second rod as if welding with gas where its main function was to absorb extra heat, but it also becomes filler rod.



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art francis

10-26-2003 20:25:03




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 Re: Problems Welding thin material in reply to Jaime, 10-26-2003 08:40:01  
Use a torch & brase it using brass, works best..



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Jailkeeper

10-26-2003 11:25:05




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 Re: Problems Welding thin material in reply to Jaime, 10-26-2003 08:40:01  
When you are welding thin metals, use low amp settings and a small diameter rod. Also, use a very short arc, meaning the tip of the rod should be almost touching the metal. Don't concentrate welding in one area, do a small area and move to another to avoid building excessive heat.

I have welded metal that was paper thin on cornhead snouts and have had excellent luck using the methods above.



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Dave S.

10-26-2003 10:51:31




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 Re: Problems Welding thin material in reply to Jaime, 10-26-2003 08:40:01  
If you have a cutting torch, you can use solid wire and weld with that. Coat hangers will do in a pinch, but your local welding supply will have regular wire for that.



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R. Marg

10-26-2003 09:31:16




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 Re: Problems Welding thin material in reply to Jaime, 10-26-2003 08:40:01  
use small rods 1/6 3/32 etc and very low amps or buy a 110v mig flux core welder they can be had for around $150 hope this helps you can also back the stuff you are welding with some thing like aluiniam etc some times that helps



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