Can you recommend a way to achieve more penetration with this flux core wire? We are using 100% CO2
Lincoln Electric OuterShield 71 Elite Flux Core MIG Wire
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Open Jun 19, 2024 - 06:31 AM
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Jun 19, 2024 - 06:42 AM
100% CO2 will provide more penetration than with mixed gases. With flux core wire, torch angle is very important as well as staying ahead of the puddle. Often times welders will increase the voltage to get a “hotter” arc which makes things worse, a higher wire feed speed will drive up amperage and provide more penetration.
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Lincoln Electric OuterShield 71 Elite Flux Core MIG Wire
Lincoln Electric OuterShield 71 Elite Flux Cored MIG Wire AWS: E71T-9C-H8, E71T-9M-H8, E71T1-C1A2-CS1-H8, E71T1-M21A2-CS1-H8 Smooth arc transfer, low spatter and good bead appearance make this a top quality electrode. Operators will enjoy the well directed arc with small ball transfer. Features Smoo...
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