.035 430ss gmaw parameters or tips info?

By arcmaster1 Date 08-25-2010 07:54

hello all, I am currently welding 14gauge 430 .035 gmaw. Having problems with a crown on the weld, can watch it form while cooling. Can't seem to get it to run right,can anyone offer some parameters? or tips
thanks

By 803056

Date 08-25-2010 13:33

Any clues provided regarding the nature of the problems you are seeing or experiencing would be helpful.

Al

By Lawrence (*****)

Date 08-25-2010 14:54

ArcMaster

Welcome to the forum!

We need at least the following:

Wire feed speed

Position

Voltage

Shield Gas

Transfer Mode.

Manual or Automated

also.. As Al Mentioned... Tell us specifics about the problem your having.

By arcmaster1 Date 08-27-2010 08:28

thanks.
wire speed 180-280 ipm
horizontal position,downhand
19.5-22v
tri-mix 90% helium, 7.5% Argon and 2.5% co2
short circut
manual

The weld shape is crowned up on downhill welds, but humped in horizontals, edges seem undercut but weld contour is humped.
Just having trouble getting a pretty weld! Weld color is there front and back w/ no sugar. Just doesn't look like I think it should.
Any parameters for the 430 .035 wire would be helpful as well.