04-20-2012, 05:49 PM
I usually start here to get my settings ... even thought I have a Lincoln MIG machine ... and you have the automatic setting machine.
For solid core it gives setting for .030, .035 and .045 with the amperage being 120 to 130 and the ipm being 250-340, 240-260, and 120-130 respectively.
It also suggests ...
CO2 20-21 Volts 75% Argon/25% CO2: 17-18 Volts
CO2 gas is economical and has deeper penetration on steel, but may be too hot for thin metal. 75% Argon / 25% CO2 is better on thin steels, has less spatter and better bead appearance.
For flux core from this page ... it doesn't go down to 14ga. 3/32 is as thin as it goes.
So solid core with an argon mix would seem to give you the best chance of success.
Now all you need to do is figure out how to get past the "automatic set up" on your machine and tell it that you want to drive!!
For solid core it gives setting for .030, .035 and .045 with the amperage being 120 to 130 and the ipm being 250-340, 240-260, and 120-130 respectively.
It also suggests ...
CO2 20-21 Volts 75% Argon/25% CO2: 17-18 Volts
CO2 gas is economical and has deeper penetration on steel, but may be too hot for thin metal. 75% Argon / 25% CO2 is better on thin steels, has less spatter and better bead appearance.
For flux core from this page ... it doesn't go down to 14ga. 3/32 is as thin as it goes.
So solid core with an argon mix would seem to give you the best chance of success.
Now all you need to do is figure out how to get past the "automatic set up" on your machine and tell it that you want to drive!!