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MIG Welding Techniques for Building a Mild Steel Roll Cage

Using proper MIG welding techniques in roll cage fabrication with mild steel is critical to achieving weld quality, and many race cars must pass certification with qualified welds. Fabricating roll cages involves many different joint angles, so MIG gun nozzle placement is key to proper weld fusion. Chris Jarman, owner of Michigan-based fab shop Eliminator Kustoms, shows how to weld a roll cage with a Millermatic® 212 Auto-Set™ MIG welder and discusses the various tube angles involved - 90 degrees, 45 degrees and 30 degrees. Jarman also demonstrates proper pull and drag welding methods, and how you can decide which method you should use in MIG welding.
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  • @mrmidnight32
    @mrmidnight325 жыл бұрын

    When your first weld attempt is on your own role cage 🤣🤣 You saved that guys life.

  • @markproulx1472
    @markproulx14724 жыл бұрын

    Nice video; very helpful. One suggestion for improvement: note the voltage and WFS values used in each case and, most importantly, how they deviate from the “auto set” values.

  • @MillerWelders
    @MillerWelders10 жыл бұрын

    cwlewis123 - When using the Push method (or forehand technique), it actually produces lower penetration because the arc force is directed away from the weld puddle. The Pull method (or backhand technique) will typically produce deeper penetration. When MIG welding mild steel you can use either method, but pushing usually offers a better view and enables you to better direct wire into the joint. Here's a great article on mild steel MIG welding that can explain more: www.millerwelds.com/resources/articles/MIG-Welding-The-Basics-for-Mild-Steel/

  • @MrBen527

    @MrBen527

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Miller Welders You forgot a joint there at 5:31.

  • @adampark8341

    @adampark8341

    2 ай бұрын

    Thats what he said

  • @drvn1
    @drvn19 жыл бұрын

    I understand your method of turning up the heat to get into the joint better and that is fine. My mothod is to keep the settings untouched and pull back the nozzle exposing the inner tip more allowing me to get further into the joint like your 45 degree example. just be careful not to touch or dip the tip.. Other than the risk of dipping the tip there are no negatives to the method I have mentioned.. Just a tip from a professional fabricator to anyone who may not be so experienced..

  • @Lonewolf3165

    @Lonewolf3165

    4 жыл бұрын

    What about directing the shielding gas? You lose some of that without the nozzle don’t you? Wouldn’t that hurt penetration some? Seriously asking.

  • @jeffsilence7785
    @jeffsilence778510 жыл бұрын

    Finally, you guys had a welder who knew how to weld......it's about time !!!

  • @justnotdeadyet007
    @justnotdeadyet00710 жыл бұрын

    Why is the completed cage missing weld?

  • @TwoScoopsOfTubert

    @TwoScoopsOfTubert

    9 жыл бұрын

    Brian Dunn I was looking for this comment, almost gave up and said it myself.

  • @cagedruss

    @cagedruss

    7 жыл бұрын

    If you look through the bars you will see the concrete floor. Its not complete.

  • @tylersadden2492
    @tylersadden24926 жыл бұрын

    Good video Chris, I like your technique. Best thing about welding is every welder has their own unique way to generally get the same result, a quality weld is what we are looking for. You should make another video showing how to finish welding a roll cage in its final position.

  • @martinwilliams9285
    @martinwilliams92854 жыл бұрын

    Your right about welding thinner tubing, at my job I'm weld pretty much 12 gauge above or below that, of course it's on a lot of farm or rodeo equipment but learning the proper procedures of how hot you should run it to get penetration, this first welding job taught me a lot and hoping to move up to another welding job to make good money, and maybe open up a shop like this to build roll cages or various projects

  • @moparmuscle71
    @moparmuscle7110 жыл бұрын

    I didn't realize vertical down was acceptable for a certified cage. I did all mine vertical up like a Boss!

  • @suleshangodoyin
    @suleshangodoyin8 жыл бұрын

    As a Welderman,I Like the shows,thanks. It's me, Sule

  • @skillcollector397

    @skillcollector397

    6 жыл бұрын

    Greetings, Welderman!

  • @Skillgannon83
    @Skillgannon838 жыл бұрын

    great tips, just learning to weld roll cages atm and this is really helpful!

  • @godofawsome03
    @godofawsome035 жыл бұрын

    Great welds . Does he come with the Miller ?

  • @davidthompson5108
    @davidthompson51086 жыл бұрын

    I'm always looking for ways to make the welds I make with my powermts better. Thank you for your informative videos.

  • @gordondavis3492
    @gordondavis349210 жыл бұрын

    Miller Welder, thank you for your input, I agree with you on the push/pull statements you made HOWEVER, that DOES NOT apply to VERTICAL DOWN WELDING like shown in the PIPE/TUBE welding shown in the video I commented on; but flat, of course it's true.

  • @jeffh7663
    @jeffh76636 жыл бұрын

    In response to some of the comments, I have welded both in the field on oil sell sites and on roll cages and had them cut apart. It is ok to weld downhill on a cage because you will get the needed penetration and after the main bars are installed, you have to be a contortionist to install the rest of it, only giving the option of welding downhill many times.

  • @pngman4635
    @pngman46357 жыл бұрын

    I'm not a welder, and those first two samples made me cry.

  • @pc2539
    @pc253910 жыл бұрын

    Excellent welding Chris and done properly

  • @andrewelm3224
    @andrewelm32248 жыл бұрын

    Every thing looked great but what I wanted to see more was direction, how welder moves his arms and wrists from the top to bottom around the tube which is the hard part for me to do, making it look smooth.

  • @4theluvofnitrous740
    @4theluvofnitrous7408 жыл бұрын

    your weldiong skills are on point man! lol apparently i need to practice a little more. good info and thanks for making the video!

  • @MillerWelders

    @MillerWelders

    8 жыл бұрын

    +4TheLuvOfNitrous Thank you! We're glad that you liked the video. Keep practicing, and you'll get there! Weld on...

  • @timmytimmy1152
    @timmytimmy11527 жыл бұрын

    0.035 duel shield flux cored and run it up the hill,vertical down is as strong as bronze brazing

  • @myronjohnson8899
    @myronjohnson88996 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video. I want to start using some of these techniques with my everlast welder now. Great tips.

  • @ggonzalez3181
    @ggonzalez31817 жыл бұрын

    you are the best👍😎 I'm learning and thank for this video👍😎

  • @ricardokliwoodclimaco3098
    @ricardokliwoodclimaco30989 жыл бұрын

    Very good - thank you for posting

  • @Corolla_Beau
    @Corolla_Beau13 күн бұрын

    Is a millermatic 180 auto set welder good enough to penetrate and weld this dom material?

  • @alfredmartinez8747
    @alfredmartinez87478 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video. I learned a lot.

  • @MillerWelders

    @MillerWelders

    8 жыл бұрын

    +alfred Martinez We're happy to hear that. Weld on...

  • @patrickbradford6223
    @patrickbradford62235 жыл бұрын

    @MillerWelds - The presenter covered the need for change in settings for the tighter corners, but did not say what the changes were. Also noting the base metal thickness, amps, feed rate etc would be good to add.

  • @MillerWelders

    @MillerWelders

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hi Patrick, thanks for reaching out. Please reference the video at 4:15-4:40 for what the changes are. We typically don't speak to these settings because everyone welds at a different travel speed, has a different torch angle, uses different techniques, etc. Please let us know if you have any further questions.

  • @chennemeyer
    @chennemeyer9 жыл бұрын

    Those are beautiful welds, wow Im jealous

  • @gandorf55

    @gandorf55

    9 жыл бұрын

    +Charles H you better be jealous man! you better!!!

  • @Russell218
    @Russell21810 жыл бұрын

    Damn, look at those arcs... this guy's a champ. He never even touched-on the hardest part about welding tubing; making smooth arcs. Pulling a weld around a tight circumference like that is annoyingly difficult. You're basically welding blind. That's why most MIG'd cages have more of a diamond shape to the welds, rather than a circle. Even on 3" exhaust tubing, it's difficult to go all the way around without welding off into the sunset somewhere.

  • @charlesrutherford4785
    @charlesrutherford47858 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Noticed that you have a really nice lack of splatter going on and I was wondering how you control that? I can do some good welding with good penetration but it looks like a ball-bearing factory afterwards. I also normally use 75/25 Argon-Co2 and what flow rate do you use and why would you increase or decrease it? Thanks!

  • @MillerWelders

    @MillerWelders

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Charles Rutherford Thanks for reaching out. We're glad to hear you liked the video! There are two main keys to reducing spatter: 1. Proper voltage and wire feed settings - too much voltage will product larger "globular" spatter balls, while too much WFS will cause the wire to buck which will also result in spatter. 2. Contact tip to work distance and torch angle - it is very important to maintain a constant contact tip to work distance (for this application, typically 3/8") and maintaining a constant torch angle. This is very critical and difficult to do as you manipulate the welding gun around the tubing. With a little practice, it will become second nature. You are also using the same gas as the one used in the video. Flow rates are usually set at 25-30 cfh. We hope this helps. Please let us know if you have any further questions.

  • @LukaZloglea
    @LukaZloglea7 жыл бұрын

    Nice video, tnx for the upload!

  • @brianb5779
    @brianb57799 жыл бұрын

    Sorry but one more question, could you give the wfs,voltage and size wire settings that you used please. Thank you

  • @ruffhed2906
    @ruffhed290610 жыл бұрын

    My eyes are burning...LOL Wow it was a Good weld tutorial.

  • @jasonparker333
    @jasonparker3339 жыл бұрын

    Hi, I am a hobbyist welder and I was getting holes in thin metal, now I know why, thank you so much for the little tip in your video

  • @wardor9214
    @wardor92144 жыл бұрын

    Trying to weld 20 gauge round tubing is difficult for me. I have only started doing it im use to 16 gauge. The 20 gauge burns through so much faster.

  • @ninja63639
    @ninja63639 Жыл бұрын

    Are you using lower case E or forward backward motion? Does it make a difference either way?

  • @bgd73
    @bgd7310 жыл бұрын

    pretty welds are for guys who have perms. when is this faking chunk of iron gonna end. I like the middle welds the best in the examples of what was cut out. Its beautiful. I cried.

  • @FCAutos
    @FCAutos7 жыл бұрын

    Good video!

  • @rockdawg1467
    @rockdawg14678 жыл бұрын

    thanks for showing how to do it right i never knew about push and pull this is the first time ive' seen this in all my years welding

  • @LightGesture

    @LightGesture

    8 жыл бұрын

    He's still going downhill. If he wanted better quality welds, he'd go uphill with a perpendicular or slight push angle depending on where you are on the pipe.

  • @rockdawg1467

    @rockdawg1467

    8 жыл бұрын

    For me this is new also ive been a welder all my life from what i gather pushing a weld is better than pulling because you let less chance of contamination into the weld its self it all depends on argon pressure and if your using flux core wire and the cleaness of the weld material also i heard and i use this on my own mig that using wire cleaner pad and lube pad from cyber weld does keep the wire going to the gun clean and properly lubed for better welds they are not expensive and you can buy a 6 pack three red and three black i use them on my miller 140 mig...and how good the argon/c02 mix is and you have to adjust the pressure up or down 15-25 to see what works

  • @MrYosmitty

    @MrYosmitty

    7 жыл бұрын

    rock dawg contamination doesn't come from pushing or pulling in MIG

  • @sharondominguez6687
    @sharondominguez6687 Жыл бұрын

    Question: You said pulling is a good method on pipe. I build industrial ladders using 2" mild steel w/ Mig can I also drag around the tubing will I get better pen ?

  • @MillerWelders

    @MillerWelders

    Жыл бұрын

    Pushing usually produces lower penetration and a wider, flatter bead because the arc force is directed away from the weld puddle. In addition, pushing usually offers a better view and enables you to better direct wire into the joint. Dragging typically produces deeper penetration and a narrower bead with more buildup.

  • @Gn0m4
    @Gn0m48 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Do you think will be posible to create a strong welding surface with FluxCore (without gas)?. Could you record any other vídeo about it?, video with tips about prepare material, direction welding, protection surface... Thanks a lot

  • @MillerWelders

    @MillerWelders

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Carlos QuinT Thanks for reaching out! We're happy to hear that you liked the video. We have a playlist dedicated to FCAW that you might find helpful. You can access it here: kzread.info/head/PLEF04BE932F8B5E22 Please let us know if you have any further questions. Thank you.

  • @irvingnelson183
    @irvingnelson18310 жыл бұрын

    The videos are great and some great tips for welding. I live in Denver and I would like to learn how to weld now that I'm over 60, any suggestions?

  • @soldozer

    @soldozer

    9 жыл бұрын

    Irving Nelson Buy one and start practicing.

  • @brianb5779
    @brianb57799 жыл бұрын

    I was hoping you could answer this, is this technique of goin forward and then back before goin forward again somethin you have found to work good for cages or is this just how you typically weld. Ive seen and done alot of techniques and do this w tig sometimes but never tried it w mig. Your welds look great and was very curious to see the forward then back. Was hopin u could give some insight on that technique. Thanks and love the video ill be tryin it

  • @MillerWelders

    @MillerWelders

    9 жыл бұрын

    Brian B The torch manipulation used here was mainly for aesthetics. Torch manipulation works very well when filling any type of gap. As the torch moves forward out of the puddle, it causes a freeze line in the back. As the torch is manipulated back into the puddle, there is increased penetration into the base material. Overall, the strongest weld bead is a steady stringer bead, but most people like the aesthetic freeze lines that torch manipulation leaves behind. Also, the technique used in this video was a circular technique. Please let us know if you have any further questions.

  • @jwright650
    @jwright65010 жыл бұрын

    reason for having to turn up the machine when you have the longer CTWD is that the amount of stickout effects the voltage.

  • @todds5956
    @todds59562 жыл бұрын

    How do you weld all the way around when it’s tight to the roof?

  • @jockellis
    @jockellis6 жыл бұрын

    What voltage were using for this when not in the 45 degree Vee and what voltage when you were? That steel you used? Is it SCCA approved and how much do you think that Camaro’s cage weighed.

  • @MillerWelders

    @MillerWelders

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for reaching out. With the Millermatic 212, there is no volt meter or wire speed meter to show the exact setting. The voltage adjustment and wire speed adjustments have reference numbers on the dial for setting the machine. We were at 4.5 on the voltage setting and 55 on the wire speed.

  • @victormorelo666
    @victormorelo6668 жыл бұрын

    you really inspires !! not sure if you mentioned the amp that you selected to weld those pipes? thank you !!

  • @MillerWelders

    @MillerWelders

    8 жыл бұрын

    +victormorelo666 Thank you for your question. The amperage is determined by the Voltage setting and Wire speed. With the Millermatic 212, there is no volt meter or wire speed meter to tell us the exact setting. The voltage adjustment and wire speed adjustments have reference numbers on the dial for setting the machine. We were at 4.5 on the voltage setting and 55 on the wire speed. For more information, you can also reference our MIG Calculator on our website: www.millerwelds.com/resources/weld-setting-calculators/mig-solid-core-welding-calculator Please let us know if you have any further questions. Thank you.

  • @luckernml25
    @luckernml258 жыл бұрын

    Very good welding.

  • @jimstools3937
    @jimstools39378 жыл бұрын

    Your video is awesome CHRIS .Is it good to use a MIG light when your welding inside corners? Also Chris, is a 135 MIG welder good enough to start with.? Will the joint welds have the same strength as a 175 welder?

  • @MillerWelders

    @MillerWelders

    8 жыл бұрын

    +James Weissbach Thank you for your questions. First, we recommend that you take caution with roll cages because someone’s life may be in the balance of your welds someday. We recommend a 240v power source for welding roll cages. It will ensure you have plenty of power to make a sound weld. We hope this helps. Let us know if you have any further questions.

  • @milfs310
    @milfs3105 жыл бұрын

    What pattern technique were you using? I couldn't really tell just curious.

  • @MillerWelders

    @MillerWelders

    5 жыл бұрын

    This video was developed to illustrate a weld - the specific welding techniques and weld settings used are not necessarily the best for all applications. The Specification Sheet from the manufacturer of the filler metal you use is the best tool to determine your starting welding parameters. We intentionally left the weld settings out of this video because following any local, state, national codes or standards is the responsibility of the welding organization producing the weldment. Testing the weldment will ensure that the settings, technique, and overall procedure that you develop will meet the requirements of any applicable codes or standards. Please let us know if you have any further questions. Thank you!

  • @tomt9543

    @tomt9543

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MillerWelders Blah blah blah blah.............

  • @smackdaddy1ful
    @smackdaddy1ful2 жыл бұрын

    If you cant tie the edges of the metal to join them together than whats the point??

  • @leisam2566
    @leisam25669 жыл бұрын

    Muy buen video y buen aprendizage.muchas gracias por existir

  • @jonothen100
    @jonothen1008 жыл бұрын

    Great Vid

  • @aidenshultz3549
    @aidenshultz3549 Жыл бұрын

    how much would you charge to make a roll cage for a 2000 chevy silverado 1500 L.S.

  • @aidenshultz3549

    @aidenshultz3549

    Жыл бұрын

    extended cab

  • @coronaismael9024
    @coronaismael90246 жыл бұрын

    Quick question regarding amps and wire speed I’ve google amps and wire speed charts and in one miller chart it says when using .30 mig wire size the speed is 2 ipm per amp and i just downloaded the Miller app and in there it says 2 ipm per amp when using .35 wire size im a bit confused now with your experience which wire will it be easier to control the wire speed? In which wire size do you usually go 2 ipm per amp or roughly close to 2ipm?

  • @MillerWelders

    @MillerWelders

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hi Corona, thanks for the question. What machine are you referring to in particular? The majority of our small MIG welding units don’t show the welding amperage. Our machines show a 10-100 scale, which is going to be a percentage of the wire speed that a particular machine is capable of running. Thank you.

  • @coronaismael9024

    @coronaismael9024

    6 жыл бұрын

    Miller Welders I didn’t make my self clear i apologize for that! I meant to say that in most welding charts i found in google they say that roughly 2 ipm per amo when using .030 mig wire and in the miller app it says 2 ipm when using .035 mig wire, my questions is in which mig wire are size are you more likely to go 2 ipm.

  • @eugenechurch6135
    @eugenechurch61356 жыл бұрын

    Nices welds with a mig ultra talent

  • @davutpasha175
    @davutpasha1757 жыл бұрын

    awesome welding

  • @imwteach
    @imwteach10 жыл бұрын

    I liked how he used it in the manual mode...because the auto mode sucks! Mine was an out of box failure and had to be sent back for a board replacement. Even after the board replacement the weld stutters at the beginning of each weld, almost impossible to accomplish a decent plug weld on auto body panel thickness'.

  • @MillerWelders

    @MillerWelders

    10 жыл бұрын

    Gary - you may want to check a few things to make sure the Auto-Set function is working properly. You're connected to 208V or 230V power, correct? A good ground is key, so make sure all paint is removed. The Millermatic 212 is a bit more sensitive to stickout lengths, so make sure to shorten up that distance as much as possible. If you've tried these fixes already, you may want to give our service guys a call when you're in front of the machine to talk through some other possibilities. You can call 920-734-9821 and ask for MIG service. Let us know if you have any other questions.

  • @aguilargutierrez4
    @aguilargutierrez45 жыл бұрын

    Great tips 👍🏻

  • @demetrirubi
    @demetrirubi8 жыл бұрын

    would it be bad if I used a harbor fright welder on my roll cage?.

  • @iBLOODBATHproduction

    @iBLOODBATHproduction

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Demetri Rubi If you have to ask this then please do not attempt and let a professional do it right.

  • @ovmanolache2607
    @ovmanolache26079 жыл бұрын

    what is the best thing to use for cutting all my metals that precise?

  • @MillerWelders

    @MillerWelders

    9 жыл бұрын

    derpy swagerz We recommend using the Spectrum 625 X-Treme, a portable and powerful 40-amp plasma cutter that offers 5/8 in. mild steel cutting. See the following product page for more details: www.millerwelds.com/products/plasma/product.php?model=M00243 If you have any further questions please let us know.

  • @whiskeybentmotorsports
    @whiskeybentmotorsports6 жыл бұрын

    Great video

  • @dorsetengineering
    @dorsetengineering10 жыл бұрын

    Downhill short-circuit mig has a place, and welding cages isn't it. IMHO...

  • @bkpickell

    @bkpickell

    10 жыл бұрын

    The funny thing is that they don't want you to stop your welds either. They want a continuous weld. Kind of impossible to do vertical up all the way around without stopping. fyi I'm being half way sarcastic.

  • @mtrltoolman
    @mtrltoolman8 жыл бұрын

    If i gonna be welding with stick welding machine what electrodes should I use? and what amperage for the 30 and 45 degrees ?

  • @MillerWelders

    @MillerWelders

    8 жыл бұрын

    +toolman talal Thanks for your question. We would recommend using a MIG process to weld in this application. However, if that's not possible, you'll want to use a 3/32" size 7018 electrode. This is a good electrode for welding in all positions, so will work well to handle tubing. To weld with this size electrode, you will need between 65 and 100 amps, depending on how thick the tubing is. For heavier frame rails or tubing (1/8" or higher), you can increase the electrode size to 1/8" and use a 110- to 160-amp machine. Good luck - let us know how it goes!

  • @mtrltoolman

    @mtrltoolman

    8 жыл бұрын

    Miller Welders thanks this was an excellent answer :) .

  • @sharondominguez6687
    @sharondominguez6687 Жыл бұрын

    Where you stitching while you were doing the pull method ?

  • @MillerWelders

    @MillerWelders

    Жыл бұрын

    We are using a couple different “stitching” techniques. Sometimes we do “small circles” and sometimes, a slight “back and forth” motion. These welds could also be done without a “stitching” technique by running in a straight line.

  • @demetrirubi
    @demetrirubi8 жыл бұрын

    would it be bad if I used a harbor fright welder on my roll cage?

  • @krusher74

    @krusher74

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Demetri Rubi not if you have the setting correct and dont let it overheat

  • @rushanz
    @rushanz7 жыл бұрын

    what tools are used to cut the ends off those tubes to have that fish mouth shape?

  • @MillerWelders

    @MillerWelders

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for reaching out. The tool used for this is a tubing notcher

  • @iknowsstuff
    @iknowsstuff10 жыл бұрын

    even a potato could weld better than the first two samples!!

  • @josephwillett7283
    @josephwillett72839 жыл бұрын

    I keep seeing a lot of talk about vertical down and vertical up welding, push or pull. Some people question if its good or bad? In the end the answer is.....yes. Anyone can set parameters for a vertical up weld and set them wrong. Yes, one position gives more penetration given the direction of travel blah blah blah. Its a well know fact to all of us that weld for a living. Now, I'm a Welding Engineering Technology major right now and one of the biggest things that our studies have found is that a big part of penetration lies in the work/travel angle. We have found a lot of tests that support the vitality of your need for penetration lies in your parameters (easy enough to figure out) and your work/travel angle. I'm still not sure why this is. I believe that GMAW is becoming such a fast solidification process that lack of penetration/fusion or even partial fusion can be solved by some angle adjustments. Just some food for thought. Not saying I'm right or wrong. Just wanted to let some people know so maybe they could try it and see if it helps somewhere down the line. Cheers!

  • @TransAmDrifter
    @TransAmDrifter8 жыл бұрын

    Isn't TIG method better for quality welds, such as rollcage welding?

  • @MillerWelders

    @MillerWelders

    8 жыл бұрын

    +TransAmDrifter PL It will depend on the roll cage material and sanctioning body rules. While mild steel cages can be MIG or TIG welded, we recommend TIG for 4130 Cr-Mo cage material. Please let us know if you have any further questions.

  • @valveman12
    @valveman129 жыл бұрын

    For some tubing joints I find I have to stop and start again because of a poor position. Any tips on proper restart?

  • @MillerWelders

    @MillerWelders

    9 жыл бұрын

    valveman12, Starting and stopping on roll cage tubing is very common. Normally with thicker tubing, starting and stopping is always a point of possible failure due to the colder starting point. With stock car chassis, most of the tubing thickness is .120 wall, making cold starting less of an issue. Also, the massive amount of tubing and triangulation in chassis design overcompensates for any individual stressed applied to one select weld starting point. If you are concerned about starts and want to make sure you are at a higher weld temperature when you hit the weld joint, start (partially) on the stop point of the previous weld, then roll into the joint. Another way to help ensure that your starts are quicker is by clipping off the ball that forms on the weld wire after you finish the previous weld, prior to starting the next. Keep in mind that if you change your weld position and travel from a pull to a push, or vice-versa, the weld will look noticeably different. It takes a slight machine adjustment to go from pull to push and keep the weld appearance and penetration similar. Please let us know if you have any further questions.

  • @valveman12

    @valveman12

    9 жыл бұрын

    Miller Welders Than you for the reply and info.

  • @InvincibleExtremes
    @InvincibleExtremes8 жыл бұрын

    cool, very helpful video

  • @MillerWelders

    @MillerWelders

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Invincible Extremes Muscle Cars Garage Thank you. We're happy to hear it! Weld on...

  • @johnyacovetti4879
    @johnyacovetti48796 жыл бұрын

    Hey miller is there away I can connect with someone if I have any questions so I’m not asking on here all the time thanks

  • @MillerWelders

    @MillerWelders

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hi John, you can call our tech support team at 920-734-9821, or you can send a message by filling out the Contact Us form on our website: www.millerwelds.com/support/contact-us-form.

  • @tomthompson7400
    @tomthompson74008 жыл бұрын

    vertical downhill is usually the sign that its a cheap job , farmers weld like this in sheds , try that on a pipe line job and you will be on your way home by lunch time.

  • @brandonspence2189

    @brandonspence2189

    8 жыл бұрын

    Pipeline welders typically do weld downhill. Less time = more production.

  • @tomthompson7400

    @tomthompson7400

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Brandon Spence you think ....

  • @googleuser5482

    @googleuser5482

    7 жыл бұрын

    IIRC downhill is ok for up to 1/4" or non structural

  • @everardogonzalez5778

    @everardogonzalez5778

    7 жыл бұрын

    tom thompson I agree but this is just short circuit mig and Brandon the machines they use are different when it comes to pipe it's either stick or dual shield and you drag not push

  • @monsterink101
    @monsterink10110 жыл бұрын

    What amps/wire speed and volts was he at? I use the exact same mig welder at my school, that way i could get a rough idea when I practice on bars/pipe.

  • @MillerWelders

    @MillerWelders

    10 жыл бұрын

    monsterink101 It's going to depend on how fast your move or manipulate the MIG gun. A good starting spot would be voltage at 4 and wire speed at 50 for 1/8 material, or voltage at 3 and a wire speed of 45 for your .083-.095 thickness. Hope this helps.

  • @monsterink101

    @monsterink101

    10 жыл бұрын

    Ok cool thanks ill give that a shot

  • @one5oh2nv

    @one5oh2nv

    9 жыл бұрын

    Miller Welders What would the setting be compared to on a miller 211???

  • @bparno
    @bparno10 жыл бұрын

    great video, thanks.

  • @eliseocortes0228
    @eliseocortes02288 жыл бұрын

    beautiful weld

  • @thebeyonder2353
    @thebeyonder235310 жыл бұрын

    well at the completed roll cage part 5:35 you missed a weld bottom side 1st vertical from right 1st horizontal from the bottom

  • @SeattleJeff1

    @SeattleJeff1

    10 жыл бұрын

    Must be the same (missing) weld visible at 0:15 that also caught my eye.

  • @LowLightVideos

    @LowLightVideos

    10 жыл бұрын

    Yes, truth. I would have done a bit more practice before committing it to Video for all to see. At my School Mig Pipe is 'B' so there is no way that would have been accepted, 15% better would barely pass unless you were lucky and the Instructor was busy. I am not saying it is unacceptable.

  • @MichiganQuadTrailsTales
    @MichiganQuadTrailsTales9 жыл бұрын

    great video!

  • @LowLightVideos
    @LowLightVideos7 жыл бұрын

    2:35 + 3:00 + 5:00 = Nice Welds. The others (not counting the beginning counter-examples) not acceptable. BTW: VD is OK on thin metal and usually necessary to prevent burnthrough.

  • @Potog13
    @Potog139 жыл бұрын

    Hello. what Amp do i need to have on my welding mechin to be abel to welld a steel Roll cage? have a 230V 180amp welder now.... will it do the work?

  • @MillerWelders

    @MillerWelders

    9 жыл бұрын

    Potog13 - Yes - A 180 amps welder would be enough to make weld on roll cages. We recommend downloading our Miller “weldsettings” app ( www.millerwelds.com/mobile/ ). This app will give you the recommended settings for the different types and sizes of wires. Please let us know if you have any further questions.

  • @Potog13

    @Potog13

    9 жыл бұрын

    Miller Welders The app is great! thanks :)

  • @MillerWelders

    @MillerWelders

    9 жыл бұрын

    No problem. We're glad you find it helpful. Let us know if you have any further questions.

  • @corey4347
    @corey43478 жыл бұрын

    are you welding side to side or in a circular motion ?

  • @MillerWelders

    @MillerWelders

    8 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your question! Chris explains the welding technique at the 2:43 mark. Let us know if you have any further questions. Thank you!

  • @utahlakewaterfowlassociati996
    @utahlakewaterfowlassociati9969 жыл бұрын

    Ya, they require us to use chromoly 4340 here that's why I know but it would be nice not having to do so.

  • @single_cam9199
    @single_cam91993 жыл бұрын

    How do I sighn up for this certification

  • @tiradentes.alferes6807
    @tiradentes.alferes68075 жыл бұрын

    so good

  • @wolfgang9585
    @wolfgang95857 жыл бұрын

    what thickness wire are you using with that mig

  • @MillerWelders

    @MillerWelders

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your question! Chris explains what wire is used at the 1:34 mark.

  • @roncooke2188
    @roncooke21887 жыл бұрын

    Why the music

  • @JamesMiller-sx3qc
    @JamesMiller-sx3qc8 жыл бұрын

    Nice beads and haha your company name has the same second name as me

  • @Marycielo87
    @Marycielo874 жыл бұрын

    There is a missing section in the estructure not welded.

  • @Rsenior1981
    @Rsenior198110 жыл бұрын

    It's like artwork. Nice.

  • @bobbuilder8707
    @bobbuilder87074 жыл бұрын

    I sure want to build roll cages with my everlast welder.

  • @DaiBezeddu74
    @DaiBezeddu747 жыл бұрын

    lmao retry with this settings : 19volts 240/250 amps and go fast you will not had penetration, be more slowly if you need pene, but you have really small short circuit transfert settings, try it with spray arc

  • @PBS-nm1uu
    @PBS-nm1uu6 жыл бұрын

    please talk about the machine you used can it also do stick ?? thanks

  • @MillerWelders

    @MillerWelders

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for reaching out. The Millermatic® 212 is a MIG-only machine. You can find more information here: www.millerwelds.com/equipment/welders/mig-gmaw/millermatic-212-auto-set-mig-welder-m00456

  • @bofa1914
    @bofa19148 жыл бұрын

    you are using hardwire. why are you using 75/25 and not straight argon?

  • @MillerWelders

    @MillerWelders

    8 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your question, Adam! Straight argon is an inert gas and provides good shielding from contamination, but hard wire steel needs some CO2 added to help with penetration. This is why a 75% Ar 25% CO2 mix is preferred for solid wire steel wire in the short circuit transfer mode. If you use only 100% argon, you will have a high, ropey, crowned weld bead with shallow root penetration. 100% argon is commonly used for aluminum wire. Let us know if you have any further questions. Thank you!

  • @jurcik250

    @jurcik250

    7 жыл бұрын

    would you recomend higher percentiges of Ar over 75/25 ? For example we have 82/18 here too

  • @nathanespinoza8346
    @nathanespinoza83468 жыл бұрын

    can you use a millermatic 211

  • @carmenalfaro9584
    @carmenalfaro9584 Жыл бұрын

    What setting?

  • @gordondavis3492
    @gordondavis349210 жыл бұрын

    Nicely shot video, kinda concerned that Miller (being a welding industry Leader) would have ensured this gentleman "teaching" knew the difference in push and pull MIG welding before doing this video...CWLewis123 and a couple other guys caught it...PUSHING gives you deeper penetration and PULLING gives you less, plus you gotta haul butt in the travel speed. Looks to me like he was welding most pulling down hill cuz it's easier than pushing up hill..Kool looking roll cage though..

  • @MillerWelders

    @MillerWelders

    10 жыл бұрын

    Hi gordon davis - When using the Push method (or forehand technique), it actually produces lower penetration because the arc force is directed away from the weld puddle. The Pull method (or backhand technique) will typically produce deeper penetration. When MIG welding mild steel you can use either method, but pushing usually offers a better view and enables you to better direct wire into the joint. Here's a great article on mild steel MIG welding that can explain more: www.millerwelds.com/resources/articles/MIG-Welding-The-Basics-for-Mild-Steel/

  • @Terraflata00

    @Terraflata00

    10 жыл бұрын

    AKweldshop What's important is strong welds. Get that down then work on making em pretty. Fact is you wont always be able to get away with done just one.

  • @reaperwayne
    @reaperwayne9 жыл бұрын

    What size filler wire did you use ? thanks

  • @MillerWelders

    @MillerWelders

    9 жыл бұрын

    reaperwayne We used 0.30 filler metal wire on these roll cage angles. Please let us know if you have any further questions.

  • @reaperwayne

    @reaperwayne

    9 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @desgracado
    @desgracado4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man

  • @notbecreative1761
    @notbecreative17618 жыл бұрын

    i want to buy the welding handle like in this video, plz help me

  • @MillerWelders

    @MillerWelders

    8 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for reaching out! You can purchase Miller products on our website here: www.millerwelds.com/ Or you can purchase from your local distributor: www.millerwelds.com/where-to-buy?buy=1 Thank you!

  • @notbecreative1761

    @notbecreative1761

    8 жыл бұрын

    sory, am from India, i can't purchase from ur web. can you tell me the name of handle??

  • @MillerWelders

    @MillerWelders

    8 жыл бұрын

    The welder used in this video is the Millermatic 212 Auto-Set MIG welder. Please use the International Distributors section on the Where to Buy page to find a distributor nearest you: www.millerwelds.com/where-to-buy?buy=1 Thank you.

  • @mariannicolae4136
    @mariannicolae41367 жыл бұрын

    What gas is used to welding ?

  • @dudakn9252

    @dudakn9252

    7 жыл бұрын

    75% argon 25% co2 or straight co2