Practical MIG Welding: Personal Set Up
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Personal Set Up
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| 00:00 | Now, that we've completed step 3 and our machine is configured to run some welds, we need to set ourselves up to do the same. |
| 00:06 | This is often something that's overlooked but by spending an extra minute making sure we're in position and comfortable before initiating the weld, we can improve our technique which will have a positive influence on our weld results. |
| 00:17 | In our welding technique module we delve deep into the various methods of MIG welding and there are definitely some things from that module that we should keep in mind during our setup. |
| 00:25 | Our weld position, which refers to the orientation of the weld seam, has an influence on our personal setup and we should always dial in our machine in a horizontal orientation to ensure we're not spraying spatter over ourselves unnecessarily. |
| 00:39 | After placing the workpiece on the bench and positioning our body so that we have ample vision of the intended weld seam, place both hands on the MIG welder torch and begin a dry run while hovering the MIG gun at the required stick out distance. |
| 00:51 | A dry run will see us going through the motion of welding without actually triggering the weld arc. |
| 00:57 | The purpose of this is to reposition the part or our body so that we're comfortable and the weld can be completed in one smooth motion. |
| 01:04 | If you're right handed, you'll be holding the MIG gun in your right hand and working from right to left as you travel along the joint. |
| 01:10 | Conversely if you're left handed, then you'll be travelling from left to right. |
| 01:14 | Travelling in a pushing motion will assist the weld pool to be shielded with gas and we need to concentrate our motion weld pool into the centre of the weld seam with an even amount of torch angle to keep the weld uniform. |
| 01:25 | Once you've completed this dry run and feel comfortable in the position you're in, it's time to get into the fun part, the welding itself. |
