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Welding Electrode Control - I Help You to Learn How to Manipulate Your Welding Rods
Don't worry too much about how your welds look at first:
* While you're improving electrode control, you'll be learning more about different welding job situations.
* Plus I'll tell you WHY it's important to have good rod control.
* After you read these tips, THEN you can practice your welding rod control techniques.
* Whether you swing a golf club or a bat, if you don't practice in correct ways, the results can be at least EMBARRASSING!
Let's talk about arc pressure and gravity:
1) Arc pressure is produced by the voltage from the machine as it's pushing the molten metal outwardly.
2) The pressure will vary depending on machine settings, rod size, & the amount of arc gap.
3) Gravity not only effects the direction of the molten metal, but also it's going to try to make your puddle drip.
4) If you're arc welding in a flat position, you mainly just worry about keeping the rod at right angles to the work-pieces, & tilted away from the puddle, to help control the puddle & the slag. (And that will help you to SEE THE PUDDLE!).
5) If you're going to weld in a vertical position, you need to aim the arc up-ward to preheat the metal & to help keep the puddle from dripping.
6) At the same time, in vertical welding, you no longer need to worry about slag, because gravity is keeping it out of the way.
7) For horizontal positions it's a lot the same. Gravity will try to drip the weld, so you aim the arc upwardly.
For overhead jobs you keep the rod nearly straight up for the same reasons. You don't want to do any weaving in overhead welding, instead just use straight "stringer" beads.
Pipe welding:
* Pipe welding is rather unique, in that it involves all positions as you go around it. You will gain real electrode control experience in pipe welding!
* Horizontal welding on pipe can be tricky too, because you need to keep changing the rod angle as you go around.
* Save overhead welding practice for last. Get used to ELECTRODE CONTROL & amp settings in the easier welding positions first.
General tips:
* Learn to keep the arc length as steady as possible, plus keep the rod angle steady.
* Weld in a straight a line. This helps to give your welds to look better, and to give them more strength.
* Use both hands to steady the rod. Either place both hands on the rod holder, or one hand on the rod itself, until it gets too short (or until the rod gets too hot).
* Work on a steady speed to keep a uniform puddle shape. An oval shape is good, but don't let it get too pointed. A round shape may be too wide, unless you need a wider or heavier bead for the job you're doing. You'll soon be able to judge that your welding speed is right for the job size & situation.
* Finding a good amperage setting for the job at hand, will help you to concentrate on getting a good weld, & not be fighting sticking rods, or having the rod burn through the work-piece.
* Learn to hesitate slightly at the start of your welds to ensure that the "puddle" forms sufficiently.
* Also pause a bit, at each side of the bead, when you're doing a weave weld, to make sure there is good penetration.
REMEMBER, Don't worry too much about how your welds look at first! Now start practicing!
About the Author
I started working as a Journey-level welder for Weyerheauser Timber Company more than 20 years ago. That was the same year that I became a certified welder in Washington State. I weld today because it's cool & interesting! If you can DREAM it, you can probably WELD it!
My website: http://www.arc-welding-and-beyond.com
The purpose of my website is to educate the beginning welder in ALL RELATED skill areas of welding: running great beads, designing, preparing, layout, finishing, & troubleshooting problems.
"Welding is more than just running beads!"
Exhaust Stands - ToolsRUs
Auto Shop Exhaust Stands
Exhaust stands are tools common to professional auto repair shops. After a vehicle has been raised on the hoist, this tool is used specifically to support the exhaust line underneath a vehicle. This tool should not be used to support any amount of weight that exceeds its rating. Likewise, it should not be used to hold up the axle of a vehicle or any other undercarriage parts. There are three important specifications related to an exhaust stand: weight capacity, minimum height and maximum height.
Since the exhaust components to be supported are going to weigh about the same over a wide variety of cars, trucks and other vehicles, exhaust stands need not come in a wide variety of capacities. In general, this type of stand is designed to support about 750 kg, more than enough for pipes, a muffler or other exhaust system components. The minimum height of most stands is around 1400 mm, while the maximum reach may exceed 2000 mm. Adjustment is made to the stand with a spinner nut and ball bearing assembly.
The base is generally a circular foundation made of steel with an arched, pyramid-like fixture on it. There is a threaded cavity in the base fixture into which goes the base tube where the main column is mounted. The cylindrical, hollow main column gives the stand its height. Into the top end of the column goes the bearing assembly, the threaded ring through which passes the threaded rod. This rod is entirely threaded and is what extends the stand's height. Shorter and narrower than the main column, the rod fits inside of it. A two-arm handle with rubber grips and threaded center cylinder spins onto the rod. The part that comes into contact with the exhaust assembly is the saddle, a Y-shaped steel part that mounts to the top of the rod.
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Because the handle is affixed to the top of the column, it stays in place while pushing the threaded rod upwards, along with the saddle, when twisted. The upward pressure exerted holds the exhaust system component in place while you make repairs or make to remove it. Thanks to a removable fixing rod and R-clip, the stand's base is easily detached.
How many pounds of welding rod might I need for 40 feet of joints on 1/4" mild steel?
I've never welded before but I've got a large job ahead. I bought a welder, but no rods. This guy has 60 lbs of 3/32 + 40 pounds of 1/8th for 100 bucks. Should I go to the store, or buy from this guy?
THE WAY YOUR QUESTION IS PHRASED IT CAN'T BE ACCURATELY ANSWERED, IE WHAT TYPE JOINT [BUTT, FILLET, LAP???], WHAT SIZE WELD??? RE Q # 2: WHAT TYPE RODS??? [6010, 6012,7014, 7024M LINCOLN, MC KAY, NASSA TEC???]... N/E WAY
WITH A 'STICK' ARC WELDER YOU HAVE GREAT CONTROL OVER THE WELD SIZE BY 1) HIGHER OR LOWER AMPERAGE SETTINGS 2) THE 'MANUAEL' SPEED YOU USE. 3/32 RODS ARE NORMALLY ABOUT 8-10" LONG, 1/8" ARE ABIT LONGER. AT A MINIMUM YOU WILL NEED-AT LEAST- 40+ FEET OF ROD TO WELD A 40' JOINT. MOST SUPPLYERS SELL RODS BY THE POUND (THERE IS ONE COMPANY THAT I KNOW OF THAT SELLS BY THE ROD & THEY ARE INCREADABLY INSANELY EXPENSIVE) USUALLY IN 25 & 50 POUND BOXES AS WELL AS IN 'TIN' CANS.
RE THE 2ND QUESTION: IT DOESN'T SOUND LIKE A GREAT DEAL. ARE THE RODS cracked, old, OILY?? IF "YES" THEN I'D PASS THEM UP. I WOULD ALSO NIX EM IF THEY ARE LOW HYDROGEN (IE 7018, 8018). IF THE RODS ARE 1) NI-RODS 2) PHOSPHER-BRONZE 3)MCKAY STAINLESS STEEL THEN PLEEEEESE SEND ME THE GUYS PHONE NUMBER (AND I'LL BUY EM!!). CALL A LOCAL SUPPLYER AND SEE WHAT A HUNDRED POUNDS OF THE SAME TYPE RODS COST NEW. IF THE USED RODS ARE ABOUT 50% LESS THEN IT PROBABLY IS A OK TO GOOD DEAL. BE CAREFULL BECAUSE:
STICK WELDING TAKES A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF SKILL TO MASTER IN ALL ITS FORMS ('TIG' IS VERY SKILL INTENSE WHILE 'MIG' IS FOR POORLY SKILLED
SINCE YOU STATE YOU ARE A NOVICE I'D SUGGEST
1) START OUT WITH 7014 1/8" RODS, they are very good, VERY easy to use,
all position rods (if you set the amps to around 180-200 you can even cut
steel with em! but be very careful), these are called 'contact' rods, they
have a iron powder in the outer coating. the number "1" in 7014 is a code
to tell you it's a ALL POSITION rod, the number "2 " tells you it's only for
FLAT position. 7024 is also a very easy to use rod but only in the flat
position. for 1/8" rods set the amps around 100-140, touch the rod to the
spot you want to weld and "let the rod do the work" As you get the hang of it
try other types of rods ie "freeze rods", "fast fill" rods, "cutting" rods.
2) Try to buy your rods from the same manufacturer, LINCOLN is a good choice.
3) Your 'buzz-box', if it' a Lincoln 225 (ac only) you have the THE BEST (sorry
Miller & Hobart you have some great stuff but NOT in buzz-boxes), that
machine (the 225) has a good duty cycle and should last till your kids have
kids! Saddly..... the Lincoln 225 ac AND dc machine is NOT a good deal,
it has extra features but they are at the expense of a lower duty cycle and a
higher price.
4) Don't get sucked into: " THE GIZEMOES" like special welding lenses (a # 8
or #10 will work fine), special grounding clamps or electrode holders, welding
rod ovens etc. They do have there place and sometimes they are needed
and are invaluable, but give yourself a bit of time.
5) SAFTEY can not be understated! Fire, electrical issues, burns are always
possible, a "welding flash"( ie not having your helmet on when you strike the
arc ect) is incredibly painful, it's like rock salt thrown in your eyes and
poked into them with a ice pick!!!
6) if you need or want more info you can e- mail me at stevecarfaro@yahoo
com regarding any type of metal/fabricating questions....even the hard ones
like how to weld steel to glass...if only broken hearts could be welded too!!
7) Good luck and "angels on your pillow" Steve C from Magna Oaks, Utah
(former 'blacksmith' to many famous people)
15.5-Ounce Rifle Transforms Into Fishing Pole (Wired - Gadget Lab)
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Now add to that a kit that turns it into a fishing pole. It's starting to
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