07-13-2016, 10:44 PM
Splatter can be controlled, checking and adjusting a few variables. It will never be totally free 100% of the time as TIG can be. However way better than flux core or stick, and when the stars are aligned mig will produce a clean weld.
Some things to check
The cleaner the surface the better, bright and acetone wiped. Too high of heat will cause splatter and as mentione the flow of the shielding gas matters (SGM). My sweet spot is right at 15cfh
Regarding the flow meter, much better than a regulator for consistency. Flow meters will have multiple scales for the different blends.
If you do not want to spend the money for a flow meter there is another tool. Below a trick tool that you put on the nozzle, and adjust/check the flow there. Shown on a TIG torch, but use it on my MIG also, disingage the wire feed first.
cheers,
Greg
Some things to check
The cleaner the surface the better, bright and acetone wiped. Too high of heat will cause splatter and as mentione the flow of the shielding gas matters (SGM). My sweet spot is right at 15cfh
Regarding the flow meter, much better than a regulator for consistency. Flow meters will have multiple scales for the different blends.
If you do not want to spend the money for a flow meter there is another tool. Below a trick tool that you put on the nozzle, and adjust/check the flow there. Shown on a TIG torch, but use it on my MIG also, disingage the wire feed first.
cheers,
Greg
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