To Pulse or not to Pulse?

[Tilly819]

Originally Posted by Deanno

Currently I just happen to be welding 25mm by 2mm thick box in work for missile launcher trolleys and in certain places i have to pulse it rather than do a run.
just so i know when it come to my chassis assembly.
I know the pulse does not give you as much heat and penetration.

Just thought id ask what your preferred methods are?

Cheers
Dean

TIG with a foot pedal is my option in that situation, technically pulse is a machine function that raises and then lowers the current on a set time base to preset maximum and minimum current set points.

the beauty of the tig with the foot control is it allows you to keep an arc going wile you reposition your torch and or yourself to continue your weld.

however if you do not have these facilities at your disposal you current method of what i would refur to as "tacking" or if you can do a small run "stitching" may well be you only option.

hope this helps
tilly

Edit: PS if this is the case, it might be worth upping your current to help get abit more penetration





Welding is like sex, its all about taking your time and getting good penetration