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Understanding Weld Throat
In this video, we dive into the importance of weld throat in achieving strong, reliable joints in your welding projects. We'll explain what weld throat is, why it matters, and how it affects the overall strength of your welds. Learn about the consequences of having a weld throat that’s too big or too small-ranging from weak joints that can fail under stress to excess material that can lead to issues with distortion.
We'll also cover how to achieve the proper throat size for various types of welds. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, this video will equip you with the knowledge you need to ensure your welds are structurally sound. To learn more, visit us at www.generalair.com.
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Different Shielding Gases and How They Change Your Weld
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In this video David discusses different shielding gases and how they will affect your weld. To learn more about General Air got to www.generalair.com or follow us on Facebook (@GeneralAir), instagram (@general.air), and TikTok (general.air)
Customized Weld Training - Delivered
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Check out General Air's newest addition to our fleet, the Mobile Training Rig. From a handful of workers to the whole shop, on our equipment or yours, we'll build and deliver a training solution on your time. Learn more: www.generalair.com/mtr
Pulsed MIG in any Position
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Pulsed MIG is the newest technology being used in the manufacturing industry. In this video, David discusses the benefits of pulsed MIG and demonstrates it's capability in various welding positions
Top 3 MIG Machine Settings To Know
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Wire feed speed, voltage, and contact tip to work distance are 3 settings on a MIG machine that must be set perfectly to get a successful weld. In this video, David explains how to set each parameter depending on the material that you are welding. To learn more visit us at generalair.com
Mind the Gap - Tips for MIG Welding 3 popular gap sizes
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In this #WeldingWisdom video, David discusses tips and tricks for MIG welding various gaps. Tune in as he talks about ideal machine settings and techniques to prevent dripping through your gap. To learn more, visit www.generalair.com/ Hi, I'm David with General Air. When you're MIG welding, eventually you're going to run into some gaps that you have to fill. We're going to take a look at how to...
AC TIG Balance and Frequency
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In this video, David explores the effect of balance and frequency control on TIG welds and discusses the ideal settings for your AC TIG Welder depending on the application. #WeldingWisdom #TIG #GTAW #GeneralAir
New and Improved Fire Pit Project
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We've made a fire pit video before, but David gets a little bit more technical in this version. Watch how he turns an old dewar into a stylish new fire pit! Learn about the Hypertherm Powermax 85 plasma cutter and some of our favorite finishing tools at store.generalair.com/ Hi I'm David with General Air. One of the most fun things about fabrication is looking at something and closing your eyes...
FluxCore Thin Metal without Blow Through - Updated
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In this follow up to an earlier video, David covers ideal machine settings, weld positions, and contact tip to work distance using Lincoln NR-211 self-shielding flux core wire and 16 gauge steel.
How to set up your machine with the proper dig setting.
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David explains what the dig setting is and why it's important when stick welding and different applications. www.generalair.com/event-calendar/ GeneralAir/ general.air _generalair
5 Tips to Help You Pass the D1.1 Certification
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David goes through the steps to earn your D1.1 Certification and how to avoid common mistakes. www.generalair.com/event-calendar/ GeneralAir/ general.air _generalair
Lincoln NR-555 Review
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David uses Lincoln NR-55 a self shielded E81T-8 flux-cored wire and shows us how to set it up and some best practices he learned from Lincoln. E71T-8 Wire: ua-cam.com/video/KQMk7qUJ9dY/v-deo.html www.generalair.com/event-calendar/ GeneralAir/ general.air _generalair Hi, I'm David with General Air. This is the Lincoln NR 555 it is a self shielded flux-core...
3 Modes of Transfer on a MIG Machine
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Circuits and Globs and Spray, Oh My! David shows us 3 MIG machine modes of metal transfer and the pros and cons of each. www.generalair.com/event-cale... GeneralAir/ general.air _generalair
Top 3 Things to Look for on your Garage Sale Welder
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David found this welder at a garage sale and shows us how to properly check your machine before you strike your first arc in this weeks #WeldingWisdom Video. www.generalair.com/event-calendar/ GeneralAir/ general.air _generalair
Customer Spotlight: Independent Welder, Dickey Dickinson
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In this video, independent weld contractor, Michael "Dickey" Dickinson, gives us a tour of his rig, talks about some of his favorite machines, and explains how he started his own business. If you are in Colorado and have a project for Dickey, give him a call at (318) 465-6901 or email dickeyweldsthings@gmail.com
Determining Amperage for Stick Electrode
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Determining Amperage for Stick Electrode
The Best Tools for TIG Welding Aluminum
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The Best Tools for TIG Welding Aluminum
Ellis 1600 Mitre Band Saw Review
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Ellis 1600 Mitre Band Saw Review
DeWalt Brushless 60V Max Review
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DeWalt Brushless 60V Max Review
Build You Own Fire Pit: MIG Welding Project
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Build You Own Fire Pit: MIG Welding Project
TIG Welding Project for Beginners
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TIG Welding Project for Beginners
Must Have Tools for Welders
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Must Have Tools for Welders
Build Your Own Welding Table for Hobbyist Welders
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Build Your Own Welding Table for Hobbyist Welders
Best Welding Machine for Hobbyist Welders
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Best Welding Machine for Hobbyist Welders
Welding Hoods - General Air's Top 3
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Welding Hoods - General Air's Top 3
Welding Gloves - General Air's Top 3
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Welding Gloves - General Air's Top 3
ArcOne BFF Welding Hood Review
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ArcOne BFF Welding Hood Review
Lincoln S350 Review: Pulse on Pulse Technology
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Lincoln S350 Review: Pulse on Pulse Technology
Students Review Our Welding Academy
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Students Review Our Welding Academy
Welding Aluminum Repair Quick Tips from General Air
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Welding Aluminum Repair Quick Tips from General Air

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @jparson3309
    @jparson3309 13 годин тому

    Great video my friend thank you for sharing your knowledge

  • @CoMike-dk3li
    @CoMike-dk3li 15 днів тому

    Love it

  • @jduke367duke8
    @jduke367duke8 16 днів тому

    I know this is an old video, I hope you are still checking comments. What about 7018 5/32 stick? The label recommends 130-170 amps if I’m not mistaken. Would that be accurate?

  • @johnbonnier7598
    @johnbonnier7598 28 днів тому

    I really learned a lot from this video! I’m a new hobby welder having problems with penetration and weld profile and this really helped! Thank you!!

  • @Georgemax1
    @Georgemax1 Місяць тому

    Why didn’t the algorithm recommend this to me before, so much time wasted, so much frustration…

  • @richardw3294
    @richardw3294 2 місяці тому

    Thanks. For sharing very informative

  • @ZI6ZA66
    @ZI6ZA66 2 місяці тому

    That looks like shit

  • @nealesmith1873
    @nealesmith1873 3 місяці тому

    Very impressive gap welding!

  • @andrebelfort7112
    @andrebelfort7112 4 місяці тому

    Thanks very informatif.

  • @Adzspace
    @Adzspace 4 місяці тому

    That was the most informative and well articulated video on MIG parameters that I’ve ever seen. Bravo to the presenter! He knows how to properly convey the subject matter.

    • @GeneralAir
      @GeneralAir 3 місяці тому

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @donbrowse7980
    @donbrowse7980 6 місяців тому

    David thank you for posting this video, haven't used a mig welder in almost 40 years and have recently got myself one that is synergic. I only use flux core wire and I could not get my head around it at all, but after watching your video I have now finally got the hang of it, your explanation on wire speed/voltage is brilliant and has helped me out big time, again thank you.

  • @bartman2468
    @bartman2468 6 місяців тому

    The clear demonstration of how the voltage and feed speed affect the quality of the weld on thin material was super helpful. Great video

  • @nmartin5551
    @nmartin5551 8 місяців тому

    Great video!!! Still new, still trying, I love it but I need to improve!!! This will help!!

  • @Ballsdeep0923
    @Ballsdeep0923 8 місяців тому

    Thanks bro I worked for a company for 6 years we ran miller 500 now I'm using a miller 350 so it's like Ive gotta learn how to use there 17.5 with 230 set up instead of 50/550

  • @robertghorne8607
    @robertghorne8607 8 місяців тому

    Any thoughts on sort of rusty metal to new metal. Say , floor metal on a car.

    • @GeneralAir
      @GeneralAir 3 місяці тому

      Rust should always be removed if possible. Rust is a very poor conductor of electricity and will prevent you from achieving a strong weld.

  • @johnmacmillan627
    @johnmacmillan627 8 місяців тому

    Thanks. The arc length presumably is directly related to the voltage, so is there a base reading of voltage that you can see?

    • @GeneralAir
      @GeneralAir 3 місяці тому

      Yes. The machine will produce an average voltage reading so you can build a WPS around that average. The D1.1 includes language addressing waveforms and best practices for using average amps and average voltage for your WPS.

  • @johnmacmillan627
    @johnmacmillan627 8 місяців тому

    David, I came upon your video again after about 9 months and when watching it a real lightbulb moment occurred! When you were demonstrating increasing stickout and reducing amperage because of increased resistance due to increase in wire length and compensatory increase in voltage things started to click for me in understanding the concept. For some reason I kept thinking that the electron flow was from the gun which made things difficult to wrap my head around. Your explanation was so helpful. Many thanks!

  • @Oneklickmedia
    @Oneklickmedia 8 місяців тому

    I watched 20 videos trying to figure out why I sometime create small burn out when welding support bar to steel piece. I was trained to just do small circle but never was told the basics of what you mentioned! Feel more confident returning to work Monday and not be afraid of burning through. Also now I know what push Vs drag means. They explain to me push but didn’t show. 😂. This video help.

  • @jwelds9974
    @jwelds9974 9 місяців тому

    Where can i learn to highlight and label my Welding code book?

    • @GeneralAir
      @GeneralAir 3 місяці тому

      At the AWS CWI seminar :)

  • @GuestInvitado-gd3bi
    @GuestInvitado-gd3bi 9 місяців тому

    Nice spool gun you got there. I've never used one, but I am looking forward to try. Since, I already have the welder (HOBART 210), I want to go for it. Thank you for sharing. Oh, you got some nice welds there. Take care my friend.👍👍

  • @bigdave6447
    @bigdave6447 9 місяців тому

    Reminder, NR stands for Not Reverse polarity or straight in other words .

    • @GeneralAir
      @GeneralAir 3 місяці тому

      That is news to us! Makes sense though. Thanks for sharing.

    • @bigdave6447
      @bigdave6447 3 місяці тому

      @@GeneralAir thats what the Lincoln rep told me .

  • @allgasnobrakes4979
    @allgasnobrakes4979 9 місяців тому

    This is not thin metal show us on real sheet metal

  • @georgesimpson3113
    @georgesimpson3113 10 місяців тому

    Oh goodie. Another music video. Turn the crap off or at least way down. Do you want to show people welding or music? Choose.

  • @nilomyki
    @nilomyki 11 місяців тому

    @General Air Service and Supply How light and comfortable is the Black Stallion DuraLite Pigskin Welding Jacket you're wearing?

  • @jonathangarzon2798
    @jonathangarzon2798 11 місяців тому

    There is nothing quality of a spoolgun. Its the lowest quality way to weld

  • @halflife82
    @halflife82 Рік тому

    Great video, especially the voltage explanation as most UA-camrs don’t understand their correlation. 👍

  • @Alimotevalian-g8i
    @Alimotevalian-g8i Рік тому

    this is not thin , thin is tin can , 0.3mm or 0.010 inch , try that with cheap machines which has one knob for both amp and wire speed so these setting are useless to most of us useing budget stuff

    • @andycuellar8125
      @andycuellar8125 10 місяців тому

      To weld thin metal with flux core i just tack weld all the way like if i was doing a strait bead but tacked all the way. The reason for attacking instead of doing a straight beat is to allow the metal to cool down the only reason why welders blow through thin sheet metal is because too much heat has penetrated the metal. If you stick weld or flux core it is best to simply tack all the way to the bottom to allow for adequate penetration ✅

    • @Colonelcheeser
      @Colonelcheeser 4 місяці тому

      @@andycuellar8125what happens if it always burns through?

  • @edinpandzic5838
    @edinpandzic5838 Рік тому

    so basically just straight line weld is best...ok then...

  • @AJays734
    @AJays734 Рік тому

    Have yet to see a single arcone helmet with a video showing the lense in action. Who would blow 500 canadian on a helmet they dont get to see. Im just going to roll the dice and throw my money away? Arcone needs to work on their advertising. Every video is just some welder welsing and flipping up the hood saying this helmet is really great. The end.

    • @chrisgauche491
      @chrisgauche491 6 місяців тому

      Most welding distributors have these products on the shelf so an individual can "see", touch, and demo

  • @CanyonArchaic
    @CanyonArchaic Рік тому

    Another thing to mention is the runout at the bottom and tops of each pass. The cap must not be below parent material in these areas at all. Always wire wheel or wire cup between passes. Any of these being missed is an automatic fail if an arc is struck on Un cleaned welds. The testing facilitator should be watching for these habits, and briefing on them prior to testing. Great video. Very well made.

  • @davidciesielski8251
    @davidciesielski8251 Рік тому

    Thanks

  • @nilknoc101
    @nilknoc101 Рік тому

    Great video, thanks!

  • @alatron
    @alatron Рік тому

    This was really helpful - I'm getting more and more comfortable with mig through practice, and I had noticed that I needed to change WFS and Voltage to get good welds... but didn't know the why behind it. This was really clear and will help me day to day. Thanks so much, great job.

    • @GeneralAir
      @GeneralAir Рік тому

      Hello @alatron, we are glad to hear this was helpful!

  • @rossfriedman6056
    @rossfriedman6056 Рік тому

    Why is there zero info about the written exam??? I passed the 3g 4g weld test but I can’t find ANYthing on the written exam with open book/closed book.

    • @GeneralAir
      @GeneralAir Рік тому

      There is no written exam for a certification test, it is a demonstration of physical welding ability.

    • @Mindtrickzz
      @Mindtrickzz 9 місяців тому

      @@GeneralAirthank god

  • @zsiga09
    @zsiga09 Рік тому

    Very informative video, thank you!

  • @donbrowse7980
    @donbrowse7980 Рік тому

    David I have recently got myself a mig welder but haven't used a mig in over 40 year's, so have been watching dozens of videos to try and refresh myself. But this video of yours has hit the nail on the head for me, your explanation was brilliant and perfectly explained, you have helped me out big time and for that I thank you.

  • @ronbunker5778
    @ronbunker5778 Рік тому

    This really showed me what I've been doing wrong on my sheet metal welding, thanks!

  • @martinamadsen812
    @martinamadsen812 Рік тому

    A very good explanation, your video was effective and I learned something usefull that will help me figure out the optimum settings for my recently acquired MIG welder, my old one was simpler, - but not yet too late to learn a bit more.🙄 Stay safe, regards Niels.

  • @johnallen3555
    @johnallen3555 Рік тому

    your bending of the weld test leaves a lot to be desired - you didnt bend the weld u turkey, you bent some distance from it. u turkey apart from the numbnuts bend test, really good video!

  • @utharasplayhouse558
    @utharasplayhouse558 Рік тому

    solid stuff, thanks alot, you have no idea how much you are helping the folks out there

  • @mikejohn3265
    @mikejohn3265 Рік тому

    The music needs to go.

  • @johngranato2673
    @johngranato2673 Рік тому

    True, but not easy to weld thin, auto-body panels. Suggestions?

    • @GeneralAir
      @GeneralAir Рік тому

      We suggest using a smaller wire such as .025 and copper backing.

  • @MrPoppshot
    @MrPoppshot Рік тому

    Thanks! this time I’ll keep my flatbed attached to the truck and not in pieces down the highway.

    • @Gigachadly
      @Gigachadly 3 місяці тому

      Gotta be a absolute r-tard to try welding anything that’s gonna be going on the highway without having a VERY good understanding of welding.

  • @mpcinlv
    @mpcinlv Рік тому

    Turn down the background music ... distracting. Great video.

  • @superbee6270
    @superbee6270 Рік тому

    Hi what do you recoment for the beginner for a welding helmet and a brand please

    • @GeneralAir
      @GeneralAir Рік тому

      We recommend the Viking series helmets. The 1740 (store.generalair.com/viking-1740-black-k3282-3/) is great for beginners as it a good helmet with a reasonable price point.

  • @richardyrigoyen4362
    @richardyrigoyen4362 Рік тому

    Great information!!!!

  • @scottpendleton6591
    @scottpendleton6591 Рік тому

    What was your voltage setting.....that matters too

    • @GeneralAir
      @GeneralAir Рік тому

      In the video the voltage settings started at 15 volts and went up to 25 volts. Proper voltage always depends on wire diameter and wire feed speed.

  • @tommyd1155
    @tommyd1155 Рік тому

    So what was the metal material you had under what you were welding on. What kept it from welding to it?

    • @GeneralAir
      @GeneralAir Рік тому

      This was on a steel table, the settings that we had for this weld would make it impossible to make it go through the piece and into the table.