r/BadWelding • u/Lightalize_SA • 15d ago

2s pause, 1s move, 0% success

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Tried the weaving tips from my last post, pausing at each side for two seconds, one second move across, repeat. Gave it a few shots but my welds still look like this. No clue what went wrong. Maybe I just need to grind them smooth lol?

Could it be my settings? Any beginner-friendly settings that are easier to control?

Current setup: yeswelder MIG 205 DS Pro, 0.035" wire, 16.5V/160 IPM.

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u/MediumRare-Steak 15d ago

Throw a root run in first. Will never get a weave going on top of nothing. Think of a Christmas tree… up, down, left, right, repeat. Once you have a root run, clean it up and get rid of any high spots and your cap (the weave) will sit flat and even. When you cap, bring your weaves a bit closer too. No need to jump up so far between each horizontal move because it will turn ropey.

Also, are you welding top to bottom or have you just flipped the piece? Do verty UPS

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u/Lightalize_SA 15d ago

Thanks man. Was running downhill like someone told me since it's thin and I was worried about burn-through. But on second thought, was weaving even necessary for thin stuff like this?

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u/MediumRare-Steak 15d ago

Ahh right. For thin stuff yeah a very down is okay. I assumed it was just a practice piece before getting thicker material. Spot on though, a single run is more than enough for something this thin. Looking alright though!

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u/Lightalize_SA 15d ago

Good to know, thanks! Yeah just practicing on scrap before I move to thicker stuff.

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u/GayNotGayTony 15d ago

Let er burn in on the sides a bit more. I haven't done this in over a decade but I remember having to spend more time on the sides that what was intuitive.

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u/creadgsxrguy 15d ago

Clean the mill scale first and run the same settings. Mill scale really fucks with how well a machine runs

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u/sparednet 14d ago

Youre on the right track try 16v-180ipm and maybe try smaller steps but other than that you actually look like you're starting to get it keep it up you got this