I've got my flame suit on, so please critique these TIG beads

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I have been putting alot of time in latley on the Dynasty and would like the opinions of the forum bunch...

Settings

Dynasty 300DX
150 amps
115 Freq
71 Balance
14-15 argon flow
Post flow 14
3/32 Ceriated
#8 cup
3/32 4043 Rod
6061 1/8 wall extruded
No pulse, just pedal

[myistar]

you won't get flamed by me, looks like a good job.

What's the thickness of that Aluminum?

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The tubing is 1/8th wall 6061 and the solid parts are 1 1/2 inch thick.

I preheat those before welding.

My main concern is the "dimes" I think they are spread too far apart...

I also need to work on consistency for esthetics

[myistar]

The tubing is 1/8th wall 6061 and the solid parts are 1 1/2 inch thick.

I preheat those before welding.

My main concern is the "dimes" I think they are spread too far apart...

I also need to work on consistency for esthetics

yeahh, the "dimes" are a little far, closer would look better. but they still are nice. I wish i had adjustable frequency on my Sync200, but I'm stuck with 60Hz I'm sure that makes a good difference in welding Aluminum.

[Number 1]

Your puddles need to be spaced closer, like you think.

Also, I think you're a little heavy on the filler. Makes the weld look a little cold, although your amperage is in the ball park for .125. Thin to thick is always a challenge for aluminum.

Other than that, not bad.

[mitchell beri]

Being that I'm still new to this, I'll say WOW!

[roughrider]

weld beads

As a welding instructor, I think that your weld beads are too cold. Raise your voltage and reduce your filler input. DO NOT hurry you travel speed, as in TIG you are in control of the weld and not the weld in control of you.
GOOD LUCK and don't give up. The longer you stay with it the better it gets.


Roughrider
Independent Welding Consultant
JS Designs
San Antonio,Texas

[PipeLayer]

As a welding instructor, I think that your weld beads are too cold. Raise your voltage and reduce your filler input. DO NOT hurry you travel speed, as in TIG you are in control of the weld and not the weld in control of you.
GOOD LUCK and don't give up. The longer you stay with it the better it gets.


Roughrider
Independent Welding Consultant
JS Designs
San Antonio,Texas

Please explain what you mean by raising the voltage...