Smooth welds??

[WickedWrenches]

Have a Diversion 180. Using 1/16th 2% ceriated with argon set to 15cfh, 3/32 Er70s-2 filler rod at 75 amps. Doing practice lines on clean 16 gauge mild steel coupons . Im keeping a slow steady constant speed across the steel while welding and the welds are coming out smooth, no ripples in some sections. Even if i use stop and go or move forward then back a little in small increments it still stays smooth, Im holding the torch at 70 degrees as recommended and pushing the puddle, not dragging it...cant seem to get steady ripples, am I doing something wrong here?

[Jimmydoc1]

I'm sorry, I personally have no idea, but i'm willing to bet that the pros on here will want pics and I'd like to see as well.

[WickedWrenches]

[JMK WELDING]

Try to do some flat welds without using filler. When using filler use as little as possible.

[wmgeorge]

I've never been able to run a bead with TIG without filler?? I can do a lap or corner weld without filler. It takes a lot of practice be become good at TIG welding and maybe years to be as good as the guys on here.

[JMK WELDING]

Do a butt joint. Tac both ends and then add some small tacs. Depending on how long the piece is say 7" put tacs 1" apart. Then weld from one end to the other. This will help keep the piece from warping. Also don't overheat the piece stop and take a break.

[Gingerboy]

I like to manually pulse the pedal while im feeding. Helps with wetting out and consistency.

[MMW]

Do you have a foot peddle or hand control? Just because the machine is set for 75 amps doesn't mean you are at 75 amps unless the control is full on.

Try using thinner rods. 1/16 or even .035". This will allow you to use a little less heat & dab the rod into the leading edge of the puddle, don't just move it steady with the torch. I know everyone loves the look of stacked dimes it isn't always the best weld. Not saying it's bad, it's just that you can have a very good weld without it.

[strictlycarved]

Smooth welds??

Dabbing that filler or pulsing manually as previously posted should fix that prob. But smooth is always a bad thing.

[MMW]

Dabbing that filler or pulsing manually as previously posted should fix that prob. But smooth is always a bad thing.

I disagree with the smooth is always a bad thing comment. You can have a very good, structurally strong weld with it being smooth. Somewhere along the way the rumor got started that the only weld that's good is a stack of dimes.

[snowbird]

 disagree with the smooth is always a bad thing comment. You can have a very good, structurally strong weld with it being smooth. Somewhere along the way the rumor got started that the only weld that's good is a stack of dimes.

+1

[JMK WELDING]

Why don't you go on the web and look up practical welding t.v. and watch some videos.

[kelsart72]

I'm no expert but your pic looks like you're moving too fast and not getting enough of the filler wire in the weld, i use a tapping motion when i TIG weld, tapping the wire into the heat while steadily moving forward and not just pushing the wire into it, I hope that makes sense and helps.

[gnforge]

Smooth welds??

Research the notch affect & study as it relates to and affects the Strength of steel.
Personally I like a smoother weld. The only time I use stack of dime weld is on Alm. Where I want that look for appearance not strength.
Just my opinion

[WickedWrenches]

Do you have a foot peddle or hand control? Just because the machine is set for 75 amps doesn't mean you are at 75 amps unless the control is full on.

Try using thinner rods. 1/16 or even .035". This will allow you to use a little less heat & dab the rod into the leading edge of the puddle, don't just move it steady with the torch. I know everyone loves the look of stacked dimes it isn't always the best weld. Not saying it's bad, it's just that you can have a very good weld without it.

Peddle control