Blowing Holes In Sheet Metal Flux Welding

For thinner gauge sheet metal like 18 or 20 gauge we suggest 023.

Blowing holes in sheet metal flux welding.

I keep blowing through my thin sheet. On sheet metal you always stitch weld to prevent blowing holes and warping the metal from overheating. Stick welding sheet metal with 6013 rods. Try going for a wire of 023 inches when welding sheet metal.

I m welding very t. Try welding with a scrap sheet metal piece and practice many times until you start working on more important projects. Its also important to have it very clean i use a wire wheel etc to clean prior to welding. Did you want to learn how to work around that and deliver a solid re.

If your welding wire is too thick it will take more heat to melt the wire than the substrate and can make it even more prone to blowing holes in the panel. That way you dont erode the metal away. Use thin wire one big mistake we see with beginners is using welding wire that is too thick for the metal they re welding. Make sure to use an electrode wire that is thinner as it uses lesser heat and prevents blowing holes on to the sheet metal.

Andy gives helpful insights and tips to mig weld thin sheet metal.