help with fluxcore

By Lawrence (*****)

Date 06-23-2007 14:50

Hey Steelers

I was really impressed with a trial I was able to run on some ESAB Dual Shield 710X, here is a spec sheet, http://www.dualshieldx.com/documents/DSX-710x.pdf

And here is a link to a conversation about this wire I like so much
http://aws.org/cgi-bin/mwf/topic_show.pl?pid=61424;hl=esab#pid61424

By STEELERS (*)

Date 06-23-2007 19:34

thanks guys.I will try these types. i have never used any blue products. i will check them out and see what all they sell. i have uses alot of esab consumables and machines as well and have been pleased all around. I have a question. I checked out the link on the esab and there is a reference to dipping some samples in "baby oil and quicksilver and glycerine". i have been welding for 20 years and hve neverheard of anything like that. does it really serve a purpose and am i just that stupid or what. i am interested in what purpose it serves in checking. any input greatly appreciated.

By Lawrence (*****)

Date 06-23-2007 20:03

Steelers

The Mineral oil quip was a reference to this thread........(but you better pack a lunch)
http://aws.org/cgi-bin/mwf/topic_show.pl?tid=11508;pg=1

By STEELERS (*)

Date 06-23-2007 20:36

thanks alot. that is very interesting. i cant wait to try it. i have the utmost respect for you guys and all the knowledge. Jody

By darren

Date 06-24-2007 02:29

esab 7100 ultra c-25/ar-75. awesome all around wire/gas combo. like has been explored earlier in other threads treat like a low hydrogen rod. there are many many combinations of wire/gas that will work well. depending how much wire/gas you go through costs may or may not be that relevant.
http://www.weldreality.com/default2.htm
this guy always has a lot to say on the topic
darren

By STEELERS (*)

Date 06-25-2007 20:27

i got some of the esab in this afternoon. didn't get to play with it alot but what i did i liked. ran some welds setting the machine by factory rec.s and didn't tweak much. wets out really good, toes look great and minimal splatter. costs a little more but gotta weigh it out for the benefit.

By makeithot (***)

Date 06-23-2007 15:29

I use a Blue shield product, T91. Don't know if it is the best product out there but have produced some fine looking welds with it and have had no issuses with worm holes and poroisity. It also has good penetration and works well out of position. ESAB makes a good wire as well but is not readly available were I live.

By hogan