Topic: Pass / Fail Welding

So every pass is better, as I dial in the machine for the best results.  Since this is a flame free environment.  How does this look ?  https://photos.app.goo.gl/9tjpjdbgcAq1rGvw2

Since the body metal doesn't take to the spreader plates well, I am using 10 gauge mild steel to  the flat and angled parts of the car to give it some reinforcement. Then welding the spreader plate on the 10 gauge steel.

This is main rear hoop with gimble   want to get a pass on it before we continue.

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Re: Pass / Fail Welding

Looks good to me, but I am not a welder.  I have a questions though, is the 10 gauge steel bigger than the spreader plate?

Skip "Mongo" L.
Team DadBod

Re: Pass / Fail Welding

The spreader plates as they came from S&W are 1/8th (.125)  just a touch under 10G which is .134

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Re: Pass / Fail Welding

I meant as far as square inches.

Skip "Mongo" L.
Team DadBod

5 (edited by abqdenmagoo 2018-05-14 01:27 PM)

Re: Pass / Fail Welding

6X6  and the spreader plate is about 1/8 larger.

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Re: Pass / Fail Welding

Can't see anything in the photo link. What machine do you have (welder)? What process (mig, flux, tig, etc.) and what are your settings (voltage, wire size, wire feed speed, etc.)?