Flux-core weld for engine mounts
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Wile E Coyote
Out in the streets, they call it murder!
Well, he didn't outright claim that work, nor did he clarify when we attributed it to him, but a simple 'right click' revealed who is claiming it, eh?
Nice...
Here is me....
7018 DCEP
I swear....I never said that those were 'my welds'
Here is me....
7018 DCEP
I swear....I never said that those were 'my welds'
Wow, your a turd!
Here is me....
7018 DCEP
I swear....I never said that those were 'my welds'
No, you didn't.. But you did imply that they were yours and did not clarify the issue when complimented on those pics.
"Your" welds are not that bad.. Don't be disappointed in them.
BTW, "farm" rods are 6011 generally. and they do make a heck of a mess, but they cut through just about anything, and get awesome penetration.
i love 6010/11 rods...i would rather use them than flux cored any day of the week. flux cored will work fine, burns hotter than hell so i usually just stick to a regular solid wire unless im out of gas, in which case i have a spool of 030 flux cored if i need it.
chicago: have you tried using a wire wheel/cup on an angle grinder? those things will clean it up great. when i was doing my bend tests i would steal them from the 2nd years becuase first years were told to use a scribe and hammer to chip the slag out from our hot passes....
chicago: have you tried using a wire wheel/cup on an angle grinder? those things will clean it up great. when i was doing my bend tests i would steal them from the 2nd years becuase first years were told to use a scribe and hammer to chip the slag out from our hot passes....
Yeah...
I didnt clarify that too well in the post, but the wire wheel on my TRUSTY 4.5 in angle grinder is the SHIZZ for cleaning and prepping the weld/ surface.
Its kinda fun reading the posts here. Everyone has their preference on what works and doesnt.
Just goes to show that theres "more than one way..."
Chicago
BUSTED!
Claimin the FAME!?
Mace, How the hell do you pick up on this stuff man?
I guess that's why you hold the "MOD" title.
I was none the wiser giving props to some GREAT welds!
X2 on YOUR welds!
Theyre lookin good and nothing to be ashamed of!
I might have to check out that site a bit!
Chicago
rover67
SILVER Star
Those welds on those pipes look really really good. I think a lot has to be said for proper positioning and setup prior to starting the arc. You've got to be able to be comfy and reach as much of the weld as you want looking good.
Wile E Coyote
Out in the streets, they call it murder!
BUSTED!
Claimin the FAME!?
Mace, How the hell do you pick up on this stuff man?
Chicago
Simple, buddy. I briefly noted how to. Right click on the image, click properties, and an origin can usually be deciphered in the name string. Right clicking the original image noted the welding web source, and right-clicking his latest image showed it was a photobucket image with his same screen name in the folder name. At least that's how I woulda done it.
Yup!
Macintosh, Earthlink and Firefox, what are pop-ups?
eric
P.S. My I-beams, welded with a Miller 175, CO2-Ar:
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How thick is that I beam plate?
Welds look very nice!
Chicago
Welds look very nice!
Chicago
That's a little "HIGH TECH" for me...Something that a CCU guy would know!
I guess I was more asking as to what tipped him off that there might be some "fraudualnt" SHENANEGANS going on.
HONESTLY, I wouldnt really have known HOW to do the jazz that you had posted until you mentioned it...
Im having trouble finding TDC with an engine on a stand for chrissakes!
High jack over...
Chicago
Wile E Coyote
Out in the streets, they call it murder!
Pretty much EVERYTHING under my Cruiser was done with a Hobart 120V, 135A MIG using flux core wire, and that includes the motor mounts, tranny mount, all the suspension and shock brackets, even the exhaust and I have never had a weld fail. Patience is key, don't rush it, go slow and lay down a good bead. A bigger welder would do it faster, but it's not something I make a living at, so the welder I have is sufficient. Running on the correct circuit is important, I had to make a new outlet in the garage on a 20 amp breaker as the rest were on 15 amp breakers. I made an extension cord from some 10 gauge cable so I could have a better reach around the place. The difference is very noticeable.
Dude ......
I am a welder by trade for over 20 years. If this has any value to you, I would not use flux core for that application. I would use a dual sheild with gas. This provide ultimate penetration and a good CLEAN weld. You also wont have to GRIND>>GRIND and GRIND and Grind and continue to lay pass over pass over pass.
Even an arc welder with 7018 rod would be a better choice than the 110 volt flux core.
If you do decide to go for it... Make sure you clean each weld to the maximum for the next pass to lay on the one before. any sh@t in the weld will really screw things up for you.
I am a welder by trade for over 20 years. If this has any value to you, I would not use flux core for that application. I would use a dual sheild with gas. This provide ultimate penetration and a good CLEAN weld. You also wont have to GRIND>>GRIND and GRIND and Grind and continue to lay pass over pass over pass.
Even an arc welder with 7018 rod would be a better choice than the 110 volt flux core.
If you do decide to go for it... Make sure you clean each weld to the maximum for the next pass to lay on the one before. any sh@t in the weld will really screw things up for you.
Wile E Coyote
Out in the streets, they call it murder!
Sorry, but FCAW has a known track record of more than adequate performance when appropriately used in specific applications. Yes, even 110v FCAW.
We've discussed dual-shielding here before, it's not a practical process for the average garage-weldor found on Mud.
As a pro, I'm sure you approach welding jobs different than one of us hacks, but I hope you'll agree that there is usually more than one way to make a sound weldment that satisfies the AWS.
If you want to discuss this further, fine, but the 60's section is not the place, and this thread has strayed far enough already.
We've discussed dual-shielding here before, it's not a practical process for the average garage-weldor found on Mud.
As a pro, I'm sure you approach welding jobs different than one of us hacks, but I hope you'll agree that there is usually more than one way to make a sound weldment that satisfies the AWS.
If you want to discuss this further, fine, but the 60's section is not the place, and this thread has strayed far enough already.
Go for it!!! you 110 volt welder will work just fine. happy now?
Easy there, Nobody is saying that you are wrong. Given the choice, Dual shield with a 250+ amp machine would be the perfect option. However those two things are fairly costly for the average home fabricator.
One of the reasons that home fabricators get away with things is because they tend to overbuild things grossly.. So when you really only needed a 2" weld of high quality, the home guys tend to weld over a foot long. So yes, the weld is not perfect. btut he tiotal weld area is so expansive that it is strong enough to get by..
CAn it be done with a 110V machine, yes,
Is it the best way, not at all..
I've seen dual shield before, they look amazing and apparently they can handle some flex without cracking. But as Mace said, it's a bit out of reach for the vast majority of garage warriors.
