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3G DUAL SHIELD FLUX CORE PLATE TEST

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A 3G plate test using dual shield flux core is a common test for shipyards and many other structural welding jobs.

3G plate welding test Downhill open root with uphill fill and cap using short circuit mig with C25 and ..035 ER70S6

A 3G plate test using short circuit mig is used by some fab shops as an entry level welding certification test.

When given along with a 4G overhead weld test, passing both plate tests provides a wide range of qualifications for a fab shop.

3G GMAW-S PLATE TEST WITH UPHILL AND DOWNHILL ROOT

There are procedures for both uphill and downhill root passes and the video above shows settings and techniques for both. 

3G SHORT CIRCUIT MIG VS PULSE SPRAY

Pulse spray mig GMAW-P is being used instead of short circuit mig welding for many applications due to the limitations and extra procedure qualification requirements for gmaw-s short circuit mig

3G PLATE TEST 7018 1/8"

One of the most common structural welding tests is the 3G plate test using 7018.

The 3g test is commonly given along with the 4G overhead plate test to provide an all position qualification.

4G DUAL SHIELD PLATE TEST OVERHEAD

Welding overhead using dual shield flux core is mostly a matter of being comfortable. 

Practicing your body positioning along with your line of sight are key factors.

4G 7018 PLATE TEST 7018 1/8" OVERHEAD

Welding overhead with 7018 stick rod is not that difficult once you master a few key things.

being steady and comfortable.

use enough amperage to where you can hold a tight arc with sticking the rod...then hold a tight arc.

Limit rod angle and hold the stinger in a way where any fireballs will bounce instead of being trapped in the creases of your glove.

Practicing your body positioning along with your line of sight are key factors.

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