Seeking advice on welding hook to FEL bucket

[ovrszd]

Do the same weld on the back side as you did on this one (both welded) and hit it, the material will bend before the weld breaks (most likely).

Yeah, most definitely. Actually I think a proper weld and the 1/4" material would bend even if only welded on one side.

What I tried to do was duplicate Shield Arc's example to show the difference in a proper weld and an inadequate weld.

I could do that weld again and based on the weaknesses I see in this example, produce a stronger weld. I didn't get anywhere near enough penetration and my bead is too small. Not enough thickness in the center of the bead to produce strength.

 

[Shield Arc]

I think that's how you did it.

Yes, that is how I did it.:thumbsup:
Here is a Mig fillet weld break test I did.

 

[ovrszd]

Here's my second attempt. Same welder setup. Slowed down a little and tried to push my heat more into the vertical piece. Bent the metal this time and had to hammer it the other way to finish the break. Still inadequate when compared to SA's examples. Almost need heavier wire and more power.

 

[ovrszd]

Yes, that is how I did it.:thumbsup:
Here is a Mig fillet weld break test I did.

When I see the break pic I feel a little better. Then I look at the weld pic and I'm so inadequate!!!!

What is L56 wire and do you remember the welder settings used??

 

[Shield Arc]

Still inadequate when compared to SA's examples.

Yeah, but I've been welding for a few weeks now!

 

[ovrszd]

Yeah, but I've been welding for a few weeks now!

My Dad always said "understand your capacities and never try to function above them, you'll get your head chopped off". I have been welding long enough that I understand my capacity. But I'm always willing to learn how to increase my functioning level to that capacity.

Thanks for sharing your knowledge SA.

 

[Shield Arc]

L-56 wire is made by Lincoln.
Here are my Mig settings.
.030" wire flat. 22-volts. 154-AMPS. 400 wire speed.
.030" wire vertical up hill. 21.6-volts. 78-AMPS. 200 wire speed.

.035" wire flat. 23-volts. 160-AMPS. 240 wire speed.
.035" vertical up hill. 18.0-volts. 125-AMPS. 198 wire speed.

.045" wire flat. 21.5-volts. 191-AMPS. 200 wire speed.
.045" wire vertical up hill. 18.5 volts. 140-AMPS. 120 wire speed.

 

[ovrszd]

So, with my .035 wire, 21V, and 45% (301). I'm running my Voltage too low and my wire speed too high.

I'll try your setting. Thanks SA!!!!

 

[Shield Arc]

Hopefully I wrote those settings down correctly!
Have you seen these calculators by Miller?
Weld Setting Calculators - MillerWelds

 

[sixdogs]

So, with my .035 wire, 21V, and 45% (301). I'm running my Voltage too low and my wire speed too high.

I'll try your setting. Thanks SA!!!!

Yes, I don't know much so I cold be wrong but would turn up the power and adjust wire speed for better penetration. Maybe smaller diameter wire?