Authors - Bill Giese
Articles written by Bill Giese
Results: 6
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Troubleshooting welding conductivityWhen MIG welding, are you experiencing an erratic, sputtering arc; a gradual need to increase voltage at the power source; discoloration of copper cable strands or the liner; increased contact tip burnbacks; or inconsistent weld appearance? If so, your problem could be poor conductivity caused by...
Publish date: June 17, 2008 |
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Tips for troubleshooting GMAW consumablesBeing able to quickly and accurately identify the source of GMAW consumable problems will save you both money and frustration.
Publish date: June 17, 2008 |
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The tipping pointIncorrect contact tip recess can cause excessive spatter, burn-through and warping, insufficient penetration, and porosity. Welders who become familiar with correct tip recess can avoid these problems as well as unnecessary equipment upgrades yet still improve GMAW quality.
Publish date: September 11, 2007 |
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GMAW guns: More than a commodityMany welders think of GMAW guns as just a commodity. However, all of the parts in a GMAW gun have a direct impact on the time it takes to make a weld and its quality.
Publish date: September 12, 2006 |
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Elements of success:Torches, cables, and cooling are three integral components in gas metal arc welding (GMAW) and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) equipment, and two cooling methods – air and water – are used in their cooling systems. Although GMAW and GTAW are different processes, the advantages and...
Publish date: January 10, 2006 |
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How to choose the consumables you use - Part IEditor's Note: This article, which covers consumables for gas metal arc welding, is the first installment of a two-part article. Part II discusses gas tungsten arc welding consumables.
Publish date: June 14, 2005 |
