DUAL SHIELD FLUX CORE CARBON STEEL 1/4" THICK OVERHEAD 4F TEE

24 volts and 333 ipm with .045" lincoln 71m outershield

Most people find dual shield flux core easier than mig welding with hard wire for overhead welding.

As long as settings are good, and stickout is about 3/4" very little, or no manipulation is needed in order to make a good overhead weld.

WELD PROCESS = DUAL SHIELD FLUX CORE, FCAW-G ( GAS SHIELDED)

METAL TYPE = CARBON STEEL 

THICKNESS = 1/4” 

WELD TYPE = FILLET

JOINT TYPE = TEE

POSITION = 4F OVERHEAD

VOLTS = 24 volts

WIRE SPEED = 333 IPM

WIRE SIZE = .045” LINCOLN 71M

POLARITY = DCEP

GAS FLOW = 25-30 CFH C25 GAS

CTWD (STICKOUT) = 3/4”-1 “

 FILLER METAL = LINCOLN 71M OUTERSHIELD .045"

ADDITIONAL SETTINGS = 

TIPS:A longer stickout aka contact to work distance CTWD of 3/4” to 1” provides best results Using too short a stickout can result in worm tracks

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