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RAD5	02-24-2008 09:32 PM

What size welding wire?

I have access to a MIG wire feed welder so I have been doing a little body work. The question is what size wire do some of you guys use when welding in patches on sheet metal? I have .030 on there now and I think its too big. I can't quite get the voltage where I want it, it's either too high and I am blowing through the metal or it seems too low and its hard to get a arc. Any tips or advice appreciated!

rosco88ta

03-02-2008 12:57 PM

Re: What size welding wire?

I would use .023 wire, you can get the heat down lower so you wont blow holes in the sheet metal

UDAMON

03-03-2008 12:38 AM

Re: What size welding wire?

Quote:

Originally Posted by rosco88ta (Post 3661506)

I would use .023 wire, you can get the heat down lower so you wont blow holes in the sheet metal

:yup:

RAD5	03-03-2008 12:34 PM

Re: What size welding wire?

Thanks! I figured I needed smaller wire, but just was not quite sure.

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