Lorch s3 mobil spatter problems

[Woody.v8]

I haven't had much arc time with this machine but I've been using it this last week or two and I can't get it set right, I've tried std mig/mag ,synergic and the pulse settings but it just isn't right but can't put my finger on what?
No matter what I do the arc won't stay consistent and causes loads of spatter no matter what I do regarding volts and wire speed even in spray I'm getting spatter.
I can't get it right in dip transfer at all expecially when welding out of position like welding around a tube, the arc go's "fluffy " .
I've tried a different torch but no different, I,m not sure if it's something in the settings or a problem with the machine?

 

[Woody.v8]

Can anyone help with this before I take the lump hammer to it?
I've put a new mb25 torch on it and it's a little better but still not right it's almost as if it's in globular transfer no matter what I try.

 

[Brad93]

Have you put a new earth on?

 

[Brad93]

Try a master reset, that should solve any issues caused by settings in the background menus

 

[Woody.v8]

Have you put a new earth on?

I haven't but I'll try it

 

[Woody.v8]

Try a master reset, that should solve any issues caused by settings in the background menus

I'll try that also, I've tried everything else I can think of , it's holding me back now I will have to buy another machine soon as I've a deadline to finish my stockcar.

 

[Woody.v8]

Look at that!! I've hardly had to linish any spatter off in 30 years.

 

[nickk]

Result!

 

[Woody.v8]

Result!

I was referring to how bad it was! (The spatter that is)

 

[nickk]

Ah,now I’ve zoomed in yes!

 

[Bullet2012]

Look at that!! I've hardly had to linish any spatter off in 30 years.
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No consolation, but that’s 100% better than anything I could achieve

 

[Woody.v8]

@matt1978 have you any idea what could be wrong?
It's almost like it's a feed issue but it can't be with a new torch and wire .
Thanks.

 

[Brad93]

Have you tried a master reset!

 

[Woody.v8]

Have you tried a master reset!

Yes and a different ground lead, no different.

 

[Brad93]

Gas or wire?

 

[Woody.v8]

New wire and the gas worked well on my old welder? Fiik.
It's a shame as according to the menu it's only done 40 odd hours arc time.

 

[Brad93]

Definitely something odd going on.

Have you checked for gas leaks?

I've got hundreds and hundreds of hours on mine.

I would just stick to SpeedPulse for the minute to see if you can nail down the problems. There should only be spatter where you start and stop realistically on pulse.

 

[matt1978]

Hi Pete,

Did you try the things I suggested when we spoke the other week?

You’re welcome to bring the machine by to Cannock and we can check everything over together. 99.9999% sure there won’t be anything wrong with the machine in the absence of an error code

 

[Woody.v8]

Hi Pete,

Did you try the things I suggested when we spoke the other week?

You’re welcome to bring the machine by to Cannock and we can check everything over together. 99.9999% sure there won’t be anything wrong with the machine in the absence of an error code

Hi Matt,

Yes I cleaned all the feed tubes ect and it's a ongoing issue,
I'm flatout building my stockcar ready for the season start and am managing on certain settings.
It's very good of you to offer to bring the machine over to you to check out which i will take up if that's ok, it could be down to me who knows?

 

[matt1978]

Hi Matt,

Yes I cleaned all the feed tubes ect and it's a ongoing issue,
I'm flatout building my stockcar ready for the season start and am managing on certain settings.
It's very good of you to offer to bring the machine over to you to check out which i will take up if that's ok, it could be down to me who knows?

no prbs just call me prior to make sure ill be in