7018 vertical up

[Robert.]

Better?

Now try some actual welds , root , and two . Like what I have done . Then stick em on the ground and batter them with a sledge hammer or whatever stressing facilities you have available . That will tell you more than anything I can say .

 

[Robert.]

Yeah, my point was that even a 9606 weldor qualification requires a good solid weld to pass a UT test, and the WPS certification (15614) requires an even higher standard of weld. A pass is a pass It's the WPS you want to see though, it gives you max and min amps acceptable.

I don't do structural welding , I have always flat refused to be welding beams together all day , I couldn't cope with the boredom . All I need is an effing strong weld .In all honesty that's the first proper weld I have done in ages , apart from the code test and that little example on the angle iron , and I was alone for that , I ended up with an audience this morning ....

" what are you doing skipper ? "

" Don't ask , it's embarrassing"

" You ain't lost it old fella that looks sound "

" Eff off you cheeky little c@#ts "

And then they followed me to the press ... no pressure there ..(pun)...if that had broke I would never have heard the last of it

 

[tom2207]

I don't do structural welding , I have always flat refused to be welding beams together all day , I couldn't cope with the boredom . All I need is an effing strong weld .In all honesty that's the first proper weld I have done in ages , apart from the code test and that little example on the angle iron , and I was alone for that , I ended up with an audience this morning ....

" what are you doing skipper ? "

" Don't ask , it's embarrassing"

" You ain't lost it old fella that looks sound "

" Eff off you cheeky little c@#ts "

And then they followed me to the press ... no pressure there ..(pun)...if that had broke I would never have heard the last of it

In the land of the blind ....

The one eyed man is king ..

 

[Robert.]

In the land of the blind ....

The one eyed man is king ..

No it's ..just a touch of arc eye

 

[abcdef12345]

Now try some actual welds , root , and two . Like what I have done . Then stick em on the ground and batter them with a sledge hammer or whatever stressing facilities you have available . That will tell you more than anything I can say .

Rod angle is correct here? Or near ninety degree?

 

[Robert.]

Rod angle is correct here? Or near ninety degree?

Yes that's about right , put a bend in the rod to make it more comfortable , make yourself comfortable , have something to lean on if you can . Good welds happen easiest when you're comfortable . Don't rush with vertical up , it's getting that pace correct I think is the key . One ofthe reasons I suggest dropping your Amps a bit is so you can slow down and feel more what's happening . Once you get the feel of welding uphill you can adjust your Amps to whatever suits on the day , be it a cold day on cold steel with water running down it , or a preheated part in perfect working conditions , you will be able to tell what you need ..

 

[abcdef12345]

Yes that's about right , put a bend in the rod to make it more comfortable , make yourself comfortable , have something to lean on if you can . Good welds happen easiest when you're comfortable . Don't rush with vertical up , it's getting that pace correct I think is the key . One ofthe reasons I suggest dropping your Amps a bit is so you can slow down and feel more what's happening . Once you get the feel of welding uphill you can adjust your Amps to whatever suits on the day , be it a cold day on cold steel with water running down it , or a preheated part in perfect working conditions , you will be able to tell what you need ..

But 90 degree is also correct like this in t-joint and groove weld?

 

[Robert.]

You should always have an angle on the electrode during all positions . It varies a little from position to position ,35 to 45 is a rough operating angle range .

 

[abcdef12345]

You should always have an angle on the electrode during all positions . It varies a little from position to position ,35 to 45 is a rough operating angle range .

Good?

 

[Robert.]

Good?

That looks pretty good , I think you have the basics sorted . Proof comes after letting it cool down then try and break it .

 

[abcdef12345]

That looks pretty good , I think you have the basics sorted . Proof comes after letting it cool down then try and break it .

And first in my life overhead position t-joint.

 

[Feet 'n Inches]

Looking good.

 

[abcdef12345]

For position 1G open root electrode esab eb 150 2,5 mm will be good? Polarity positive or negative? What set amps?

 

[Memmeddu]

70-75 amps is not too cold?

Woah, woah slow down there.

75A for a 3/32” might just about work, but 105A for a 1/8” 7018 vertical up, that’s just way too cold.

I'm just an hobbyist but I usually run 7018 at the same current settings for every single position , maybe just little bit of fine adjustment to avoid undercut .
My settings
3/32 or 2.5mm always at 90A
1/8 or 3.2mm 125A on flat ,120 for overhead 115 for vertical but those 10 Amps aren't so important TBH
7018 is just forgiving , nothing easier to use out of position ,well maybe 6010 is better but it's not cheap as 7018