CO2 VS Argon/CO2 mix while ferrous steel

[Johnson]

Thanks for the info When you take the pictures, can you show one before you clean it too? Thanks.

Jim

Here's a few videos I just dug up on the "tube" till then. Fluxcore is very widely used in industial settings, like ship building, oil rigs and so on. Most people don't realize that it is one of the most used forms of wire welding. Flux core gets a bad rap from people that don't understand how it is used.

Here's one from Lincoln....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C06aWgJByG0

And esnob

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9bWgMRf9KA

Watch how clean it is and how the flux just falls off....lots of heat though and mostly used on thicker metal....

[Johnson]

Ok no chance to get a video but here's a pic of a 2F 2 pass weave.

[Mr120]

Great info everyone. So what are all of the hobbyists out there doing? Having a tank of 100% argon for aluminum AND a tank of CO2 to save money for ferrous? I'm going to have to do some math to see how much it might save me. I'm cheap so post weld cleanup doesn't bother me. I will either leave the splatter or will put some elbow grease in.

[youngnstudly]

Ok no chance to get a video but here's a pic of a 2F 2 pass weave.

It's been quite a while since I've seen a fillet block! It always seems like you weld block after block up in welding classes and it's never ending, but that's certainly the best time to try new things and learn as much as you can without anyone "breathing down your neck!" Nice welds by the way.

Have you done any dual shield welding in your class yet? I always loved playing with all the different welders and processes in school since you don't have access to all that equipment at home. I'd love to go back to college and brush up on my skills and knowledge one day (probably never happen though).

[Johnson]

Yeah, sorry that weave was flux core I love school! I'm glad I found an instuctor, school and trade that I enjoy doing...it really helps. I agree I have learned so much since I "thought" I knew a lot. The more you learn the more you understand you have way more to learn. I just started pulsed spray today and it's a whole other animal.....wierd, but awesome at the same time. I'm also glad I found out about these welders...I started learning GTAW by myself with my 185 Micro. If Everlast priced these units higher I honestly don't think I would have falling in love with TIG and went back to school.