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- - By ericpratt (*) Date 06-23-2008 03:51 Edited 06-23-2008 03:56
learning to use the 7010, 3/16''rod and i would like several opinions on what technique to use for cap. and i assume fill would be the same technique.  and do you need to adjust your amperage while welding as your coming around the pipe. thanks.
Parent - - By dbigkahunna (****) Date 06-24-2008 01:57
A side to side weave (Z) Start running 240 and 50 on a SA 200. Move up  or down 5 each way to see where your machine runs better.
BABRT's
Parent - - By ericpratt (*) Date 06-24-2008 03:51
ok thanks but now when the pipe is on a 6g do i use the same motions and how do i keep the puddle from drooping.
Parent - - By dbigkahunna (****) Date 06-25-2008 22:47
Step forward, come back into the puddle, pause and allow the puddle to fill, repeat. You may need to push it back a little as you break 4 and 7 o'clock heading toward the bottom.
A long step and long pause as you reach the bottom. A 3/16 rod should cover the bevel unless you got crazy with the grinder.
Parent - By ericpratt (*) Date 06-26-2008 02:51
alright thanks i appreciate the info.
Parent - By ericpratt (*) Date 06-26-2008 03:37
do you also need to turn your machine down as you reach the bottom?
Parent - - By pipeliner2008 (*) Date 06-26-2008 14:11
mr barts do you lond or short arc bottom  5 to 6
Parent - - By dbigkahunna (****) Date 06-26-2008 19:54
Weld the bottom just like to top. You are just upside down. If you are running 240 and 50 at 2 oclock you should be running 240 and 50 at 4 oclock. That jacking the heat up 5 down 5 on the cap drive me nuts. I can see it on the bead in production, but not on a test. No long or short arc just the same distance all the way around.
But this is just me. Ask 100 welders and you will get 107 different answers.
BABRT's
Parent - - By pipeliner2008 (*) Date 06-26-2008 23:02
thank you sir
Parent - - By ibeweldingsum (***) Date 06-27-2008 00:11
Alot of your amperage setting is dependent upon your machine and where you feel most comfortable. My machine caps best in third gear and about 80 some others do better in 4th gear and about 50. your OCV setting also has alot to do with how a machine performs at any given amperage range. Most all of us have had to play around with the affor mentioned to get our comfort level established. Some like it hot and jammed in close and others like it alittle colder and spray it in. Technique can be a hot topic as well. So my best advise is to learn your machine and learn from several hands then get your own technique. Good luck! We need more skilled men to take the place of our older hands later on.
Parent - - By pipeliner2008 (*) Date 06-27-2008 01:48
matt what is a good ocv setting thanks
Parent - - By ibeweldingsum (***) Date 06-28-2008 03:25
Again there are to many opinions on this subject for me to say what the perfect OCV setting is. I've got my machine set at 90 but I worked brotherinlaw all day with a hand that had his set at 93 we both had the same quality weld. So my best advise again is to play with your machine and technique to get your own comfy place. I know all of the men and women on this forum do the best they can to perfect their craft. All of us that have been in this trade for awhile know that there is no magic wand to wave and presto perfection atlast!!! We all have worked very hard to do our very best on a daily basis. Wind, weather and a multitude of variables have an effect on weld quality. I don't mean to be so vage our brash it just takes ALOT of rods and patience to get to where the good hands on this forum are at today. Sounds to me you have the right attitude and drive to be one of the best. Just apply all of the advise you get from the men that do the best work and try to make sure you respect their expertise and knowledge. My very best of luck to you. Remember patience is the key, and quality comes with time.
Parent - - By K.Sexton82 (*) Date 06-28-2008 04:48
how do you adjust your ocv mine is set at 93
Parent - By 52lincoln (***) Date 06-28-2008 04:59
on the set screw on the gov.
Parent - By pipeliner2008 (*) Date 06-28-2008 13:58
thank you very very much mr barrts and mr matt
Parent - By pipeliner2008 (*) Date 06-28-2008 19:25
matt you also are a good man and thank you for your help
Parent - By Sourdough (****) Date 06-29-2008 17:12
I've seen some guys run a horse shoe pattern, trying to burn the wagon tracks.

The main thing is the heat, in my opinion. If you can see the tracks and slag disappear in your arc, then you are doing good.

Kahunna's the man as far as pipe. He will steer you in the right direction.
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