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Bob_C Site Administrator
Joined: Apr 03, 2005 Posts: 271 Location: Chester County, PA
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Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2005 1:57 pm Post subject: Welding - Again |
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I have been successful welding stuff together...but Ive been using a chill bar to place behind the two pieces of metal so that it wouldnt burn through.
Anywho,I have to weld a part on my windshield frame that I cant get a chill bar behind. So -- How do you guys MIG weld sheet metal when you dont use a chill bar? I typically burn through when I dont use one....
Thanks! _________________ Bob Collins
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OKCM38CDN Guest
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Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2005 3:15 pm Post subject: |
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Try turning your welder down a little, or move a litte bit faster
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Jeff_H Member
Joined: Apr 16, 2005 Posts: 62 Location: Winnipeg Canada
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Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2005 7:04 pm Post subject: |
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Do you have a picture of what you're trying to weld? It may help with suggestions.
Jeff |
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Ryan_Miller Site Administrator
Joined: Apr 03, 2005 Posts: 1634 Location: Kansas
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Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2005 7:29 pm Post subject: |
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Bob,
Hal is right, turn down your welder and also you may have to move a little faster. I will also spot weld areas, then let them cool, gradually filling in the area.
I am no "expert" so any other suggestions are certainly welcome! _________________ Ryan Miller
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Bob_C Site Administrator
Joined: Apr 03, 2005 Posts: 271 Location: Chester County, PA
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Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2005 7:38 pm Post subject: |
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Just tried welding up the windshield frame by moving a little faster -- and it worked! Had a little fiasco chasing holes since some of the metal around that area was pretty pitted, but got it all under control.
Thanks for the help! _________________ Bob Collins
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