millermatic 185
#1
millermatic 185
I just bought a millermatic 185 as my first welder. I am new to welding but i do ok. I do have a question about the GAS though. in the book it says some use argon and some use co2 some use mixes... My question is what best all around? and if the best is a mix do i need 2 bottles or can they fill the bottle with both?
#5
Re: millermatic 185
OK as i bought the welder used... it has a filled bottle. so how do i tell whats in the bottle or isnt there anyway to tell? Also my weld beads look decent but i am gettign a lot of spatter. I tried all speeds and all power lvls. Still lots of spatter. So what could be the reason? the tip is a bit old as well as the tip sheild. could that be the problem?
#9
Re: millermatic 185
are you sure your gas is ON?
you may need more gas if you get a lot of splatter; try turning up the gas before you put antisplatter on; you shouldn't need it
/edit: also clean out the gas nozzle; if there is a bunch of buildup in there you wont get the right gas coverage. also make sure you hold the tip close to the metal; if you pull back too far you'll get a lot of splatter as the gas isn't shielding.
lastly check the power/wire feed speeds for the thickness of metal you're using; if its too high you can get splatter
you may need more gas if you get a lot of splatter; try turning up the gas before you put antisplatter on; you shouldn't need it
/edit: also clean out the gas nozzle; if there is a bunch of buildup in there you wont get the right gas coverage. also make sure you hold the tip close to the metal; if you pull back too far you'll get a lot of splatter as the gas isn't shielding.
lastly check the power/wire feed speeds for the thickness of metal you're using; if its too high you can get splatter