Has anyone noticed that the tig calculator does not output a tungsten diameter?
It gives a filler rod diameter, and some info on tungsten type, but no diameter...
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Has anyone noticed that the tig calculator does not output a tungsten diameter?
It gives a filler rod diameter, and some info on tungsten type, but no diameter...
The miller one does.... everything else is = http://www.millerwelds.com/resources...calculator.php
There is a good reason for that, too many people think their tunsten dia can be used beyond it's amp limits, so to aviod arguements the calculator puts the responsibility on you to have a proper sized tungsten and a proper type of tungsten.Quote:
Originally Posted by WaWelder
Thanks for the link. However, I was really just pointing it out, so that the everlast crew could look into it. It does not do any good to point customers to a calculator, on their own site, that does not work 100%. I am sure it is just a glitch in the programing.
So, if a lot of people are overloading their tungsten, would it not make more sense to include the size. It might serve to help educate the new people, like me, that do not have the experience to "know" the correct size to use.Quote:
Originally Posted by geezer
I have posted this source many times, it's unfortunate that a lot of new people miss it: http://www.ckworldwide.com/technical_specs.pdfQuote:
Originally Posted by WaWelder
Bottom of page 3 and 4 will help you make the right cup and tungsten dia. the rest of it is good reading on TIG
Hope this helps you, it's a good technical read
Thanks geezer. Again though, I have found and used some of the other sites. It just seems silly for everlast to put up a partially working calculator. Just like sending out a nice machine with a photo copied chinglish users manual, and expecting the user to go back to their website to retrieve an only slightly better version. Overall the service and product is great. But,to the end user, the little things do matter. Small easy fixes for everlast, huge jumps in reputation!Quote:
Originally Posted by geezer
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A smart phone app, would be nice
I agree there, as yet, I do not have a computer in the shop. Dont really want to buy another either. And going back in the house everytime to look stuff up, or printing it all...sucks!Quote:
Originally Posted by geezer
LUDDITE! :P:DQuote:
Originally Posted by WaWelder
Keep a lookout for friends and neighbors old boxes for free or dirt cheap, doesn't take much to make a unit that is good enough to store PDF manuals and look stuff up online. My shop PC actually does triple duty as a CNC controller and jukebox too, I'd hate to be without it.
Online shop options I can think of:
Around here a cheap laptop or desktop PC is less than a good pack of tungsten and far less than most consumables. Local independent stores and Craigslist are loaded with them here. You'll still want internet access to it as well.
I know we "are talking" about a smart phone app. Also, there are some already out there, but they might cost a one time fee of $.99-$5 (still way less than consumables and your monthly phone service). And probably only Apple and Android.
You can also view all the free online calculators on the web with some web enables phones and service web plans. Probably hard to read on the little screens though.
In general on the calculators:
On the tungsten diameter. I generally stay close to metal thickness without going over (not that one over will kill you if that is all you have). BUT, this always works well for me. No calculator needed and worth a try. On the type of tungsten, well, one good read and that should never be needed. Geezer's read is a great start.
Reading and lots of practice and you will see a calculator is not really required unless some new exotic metal/mix and they're pretty generic to start with. In this case, you will normally want a test piece or to google around a bit. weldingtipsandstricks.com is always a good start too.
The calculator will get you in the ball park, you'll still probably need to do some tweaking. Also, some machine weld a little hotter, some guys move a little slower, etc. Our machines tend to run a little hotter, so if using others calculators, keep that in mind.
Hope that helps some and have a Happy Thanks Giving...
miller does have an online version of their welding calculator for mobile phone use. I keep the link on my phone.