How could I turn up the wire speed on my welder while welding .030 aluminum
On my spoolgun. I'm max'd out wire speed wise. But my amperage is at 4.5. While on 3/16".
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01-05-2013, 06:25 PM #1
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max'd out wire speed on 211. ?? help
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Work better & less parts to stock.
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Oxygen/Acetylene torch set 50'
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01-05-2013, 07:37 PM #2
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Can you run .035?
Last edited by Cgotto6; 01-05-2013 at 07:43 PM.
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01-05-2013, 07:47 PM #3
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Sure. But id still be lacking wire speed for proper bead flow for aluminum welding.
Right?.
Miller Bobcat 225NT onan
Millermatic 211
Spoolmate 100
(Retapped to fit regular mig tips)
Work better & less parts to stock.
Miller 130xp
T/A Dragster 85 (portability 11 pounds)
Oxygen/Acetylene torch set 50'
2. 4-1/2" grinders
1. 9" grinder
14" Makita chop saw
1/2" Aircat impact gun 900#
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01-05-2013, 09:40 PM #4
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Nope, the bigger the wire, the slower the speed has to be, and for 3/16 you should be running 035 anyways.
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01-05-2013, 10:03 PM #5
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Yup what cruizer said. Beyond that you can buy a larger machine.
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