Conversion of flux-core welder to MIG

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PostPosted: Thu Sep 08, 2016 4:12 am
Thanks for this write up. I'm getting ready to convert my 110 flux core over. Been looking for the supply list for a few days now.
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 11, 2016 8:36 am
General Zod wrote:I use 125 ft³ bottle and even it, goes by fast on any decent sized project. Couldn't fathom trying to get by on a 80 ft³'er or smaller. The thing with MAG (as I like to call it now :wink: ) is that the nozzle orifice is usually 1/2", so you pretty much always need a flow rate of 20-30 CFH.

You can get by with 20 CFH if you are working with no draft at all, but if there is even the slightest draft coming in at an ange, it blows the shielding gas away and you end up with nice, pretty little worm-holes aka: swiss cheese where you would rather prefer a solid, stout weld bead. :mrgreen:




:goodjob: couldn't have said it better myself except its a MIG not MAG Loose the Mig get a TIG LOL
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 27, 2016 3:14 pm
General Zod wrote: is that the nozzle orifice is usually 1/2", so you pretty much always need a flow rate of 20-30 CFH.


Is that right? I have mine set on 12CFH and I havent had any problems. I weld in my garage with a box fan going (not pointed at me).



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PostPosted: Mon Oct 03, 2016 10:38 pm
I switched from 030 to 023 for sheet metal. also a friend of mine was just telling me that you can get what they call EASY GRIND, I think its made by Esab. it has the same tinsel strength but grinds a lot easier.
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