dyce51
Well-known member
I have a Century 120 wire feed welder with .030 flux core wire. I am trying to weld 1/4" plate to 1/4" plate. Being heavier steel I have the heat at about 7.5 and the wire speed at 5.5. I strike an arc for a few seconds and then the welder just hums...the edges are cleaned and beveled. I am getting very little penetration.... Thinking I need a heavier gauge welding wire...the weld I did do look like a splatterfest.... What do you guys think, any suggestions?????