Practical MIG Welding: Welder Settings
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Welder Settings
02.04
| 00:00 | In the third step of our process we'll be adjusting the various settings needed on our MIG welder for our specific welding project. |
| 00:06 | Even though your welder may not look anything like the ones we're setting up, the vast majority of machines operate in the same fundamental way and most, if not all settings will still apply. |
| 00:16 | If your machine has a synergic mode, then we should now select that mode and key in the parameters that we're working with. |
| 00:23 | Material thickness can be measured using a pair of vernier calipers, our gas mixture will be found on the bottle and lastly selecting our material type. |
| 00:31 | The machine will then make the required adjustments to its settings and get us running right away. |
| 00:36 | If your machine doesn't have this technology, then we may still be able to find a quick start guide on the back of the filler wire access door. |
| 00:43 | This will reference the type of material and thickness and provide a range of settings that include wire speed and welder current. |
| 00:49 | If this information isn't available, then we'll have to fly by the seat of our pants and find the correct settings while performing a series of test welds, keeping in mind our 40 amps per millimetre rule. |
| 01:00 | Next, matching the wire speed to our weld current is paramount in creating a strong and good looking weld. |
| 01:06 | The thicker your material, the more welding current we'll need and therefore more filler wire is also required to service this hotter arc. |
| 01:14 | Adjusting the wire speed and welding current will become a key part of your welding process. |
| 01:18 | It's rare to switch the machine on and be perfectly happy with the settings that you've keyed into it pre welding. |
| 01:23 | Cycle through the settings you have on your machine and spend some time getting to know what you prefer and what makes your welder really perform. |
| 01:31 | If you don't spend the time testing out your machine and refining its settings, you may find MIG welding more difficult than it has to be. |
| 01:38 | When everything is set perfectly and the machine is crackling away as it should be, you have a sense of confidence that will allow you to concentrate on your technique. |
| 01:46 | This is the moment when you know that you've clocked MIG welding and have the confidence to weld just about anything. |
| 01:51 | But before we do that, let's just make sure that all of our PP is correctly fitted and we've had another glance around the workspace to make sure there are no flammables present. |
