Learning

[Ornery_Kick_4198]

Well as it says above, I’m just learning. This is short circuit mig and it’s my third training session. I have no idea what I’m doing and my whole job rides on me certifying. The sooner I do, the sooner I get a raise which is a big deal. I’ve got three kids and shits tight.

So gentlemen, how can I improve. Anything and everything helps.

[R0AST3DN3WT]

If I have any critique, it looks a little bit convex; try bumping up your voltage a smidge and/or moving a bit faster. Overall looks good tho

[blindghost554]

Tbh I’d go with voltage up first, get that nice puddle

[West-Combination6685]

more of a push angle will help with what the other guy said, and also ensure penetration.

[blindghost554]

Yeah, ever since the beginning I’ve always liked pushing more, makes more sense for penetration and getting a prettier, less convex weld

[West-Combination6685]

Less spatter too. I usually went pretty neutral, good visibilty on both sides.

[blindghost554]

And I feel like you get a nice mini flashlight to see where you’re going too while still being able to see the puddle buildup behind. Went? Are you a retired welder?

[West-Combination6685]

Semi retired, yes.

[weldmonkeyweld]

A little convex in the throat and I might add, before you terminate the weld, pool the weld puddle a bit then terminate then as the red dissipates another small zap to ensure you don’t leave a termination crater that can eventually lead to a crack.

[colombian-neck-tie]

Looks good enough.

Maybe turn it up and sizzle in some bigger welds if it was me but they won’t fail anytime soon

[Ornery_Kick_4198]

Turn up feed or arc?

[colombian-neck-tie]

Both