Smokey_bearme

welded up some clevis mounts for front bumper what do you guys think used works 250amp welder for the first time

5-Speed

Finally an aluminum picture! This is when I welded my throttle body adapter to my blower. Love me some aluminum.

bad_idea

Those welds don't look great. You asked. Doesn't look like you got great penetration. Will likely hold, but I wouldn't chance it. The toe on the plate is not uniform, almost looks like there is some roll over. The toe on the clevis has some undercut. I would suggest you grind that weld down some and run another pass over it. Looks like more heat and slower travel will burn it in better.

StuckBuck

I know you didn't ask for help but your gettin it anyways

Although there is some present, I wouldn't say you have enough cold lap or undercut to call this weld un-sound. Not enough to grind it out and restart anyway, it will hold. But next time try shortening up the travel distance per weave if that makes sense.


So if this represents your weave....

Try this.

Shorter travel distance between weaves. Your actual travel speed looks fine, you need more weaves per inch. By doing this it will clean up the toe edges and get rid of that "saw tooth" look if you will.

I know my visual aids are crude but bear with me, I'm a pipe welder not an IT Tech. That's the best I could do.

The red lines represent the toe edge of the weld, black lines are the path of the electrode. By bringing the outer most points of the weave closer together it will smooth out the toes of the weld. Which in turn will give you a stronger, more appealing weld.


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Like I said I don't think you should grind out and start over. I would be amazed if it didn't hold. Its not like they are pulling out a dump truck, but next time try this^

StuckBuck

I don't know where my pictures went but here's the pics that were supposed to be in there. They are in order and numbered.

Edit: I don't know why my pictures aren't posting, I've never had this problem. Guess you'll have to use your imagination. Sorry I tried.

5-Speed

I cant see any pictures either... everything from my last post and before is fine. Anything after, not so much

StuckBuck

I think its a problem on my end. Oh well I guess I'll get over it. Life's a ***** and then ya die. (die poor and lonely with too many jeeps)

5-Speed

Are you using the built in picture uploader?

StuckBuck

Nah I've never needed too but maybe it's time to start.

LACK

This most definitely welding related. The best metabo grinder video you'll ever watch.

Caution: Strong language.

5-Speed

That was your sign. Its time. Just click the little mountain picture and get it over with. There is no going back

5-Speed

Thats one of the most important tools right there! I dont know what I would do without my grinder. I use it for everything

StuckBuck

Alright ill take your word for it

LACK

Grinder and paint makes up for the welder I aint.

chipmaker

He who doesn't know how to weld, knows how to grind.