Tweet
Can it be done?
-
-
NO! Not possible. Best be looking for a BIG CC machine.Syncrowave 250 DX Tigrunner
Dynasty 200 DX
Miller XMT 304 w/714D Feeder & Optima Control
Miller MM 251 w/Q300 & 30A SG
Hobart HH187
Dialarc 250 AC/DC
Hypertherm PM 600 & 1250
Wilton 7"x12" bandsaw
PC Dry Cut Saw, Dewalt Chop Saw
Milwaukee 8" Metal Cut Saw, Milwaukee Portaband.
Thermco and Smith (2) Gas Mixers
More grinders than hands -
What about a Dynasty 200, with small carbons? I know it doesn't have the ***** to really go to town, but would running air carbons actually damage it as long is you don't overload it? Definately not going to try it without knowing.
Owner of Burnt Beard Fabrication & Welding Ltd.
BigBlue 500D
Dynasty 200DX
Millermatic 211
4' Box and Pan Break
IR compressor
Comment
-
I called a friend that works at Miller and got his advice. I've done it with a Deltaweld (CV) many, many times, so I knew it is possible. I'll probably pick up small arc rig and give it a try. Sooooooooo much easier than grinding!
"With small carbons i.e. 1/8 and under yes. Although I would rec a CC
machine due tot he volt/amp curve. You can carry longer arc lengths
without carbon pick up in a CC mode. You will also have to jumper the
trigger leads and opend the drive rolls to keep from feeding wire every
where."Comment
-
Why would you want to gouge with a 1/8 carbon?
Save a lot of trouble and use a scarfing tip.JeffComment
-
What if I don't own torches?
Big torches are nice for thick material, but sometimes slowing down and using a small carbon makes neater work and less clean-up later.
Comment
-
What is CAC-A?Old ChiefComment
-
carbon arc cutting - air
Google "arc gouge" and you can find out plenty.
Comment
Comment