how useful is an arc welder?
08-27-2006, 12:45 AM
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Re: how useful is an arc welder?
Just be sure to get an AC/DC one. It's much easier to weld thin stuff with DC. HF has one on sale now for like $120. Get an auto dark helmet if you don't have one, they make a huge difference. You can make nice welds with stick, just leave the slag on until your done and then chip it all off. If you did it right, you'll have a decent looking weld.
08-27-2006, 03:57 AM
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Re: how useful is an arc welder?
Originally Posted by E-b0la
Oh when I said flux cored sucks ***** I meant flux cored mig, not stick. Stick is good if you know how to use it.
Welding with shielding gas is no different than welding with flux cored on a Mig welder. The process doesn't change at all. Your welds will just come out cleaner, with much less spatter.
Welding with shielding gas is no different than welding with flux cored on a Mig welder. The process doesn't change at all. Your welds will just come out cleaner, with much less spatter.
08-28-2006, 08:51 PM
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Re: how useful is an arc welder?
Originally Posted by k24em2
There is no such thing as flux cored MIG or flux cored stick. There is however, FCAW, GMAW, and SMAW. All three different processes. FCAW and GMAW can share similar machines however, as they are both a wirefeed semiautomatic weld process.
08-29-2006, 10:28 PM
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Re: how useful is an arc welder?
Originally Posted by k24em2
True, but how often do you see dual sheild used for automotive applications? 
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