Flux Core Welding Certification Test - 3g Dual Shield Structural Plate test

[@lonegunman69]

Biggest thank you ever sir. I wouldn't be where I am today without your videos and help.

[@Lambear82]

Very nice looking welds. In Canada, the CWB all position plate test using flux core has the highest failure rate, almost 80%. Andrew made it look easy.

[@mog5858]

wow i did not know that but CWB is a joke if you ask me you pay enuf money you can get anything done with them.

[@chrisanderson2787]

Following these steps and watching these videos helped me pass my 3g and 4g weld test. So sincerely thank you. I had to run stringers

[@gregartman9827]

I can't tell you how many tests I've had questions about and got the answer in a way I understood from your videos. Thank you very much

[@JayRidgeMusic]

So I have to get certified at work for a 3g dual shield flux core test, the welding "instructor" told me I should be able to fill a 3/8 plate in one pass. Told him I'm gonna need 3, 1 root and 2 stringers just like this video the same "instructor" lasted at my part of the shop for 1 week, my lead told me he didn't use gas for the dual shield. Shows how people don't know anything, not claiming to know much but anyways great video and practice practice practice.

[@ShopTalkWithJason]

Wow, such a great video! Thanks for doing this! When I failed my flat test, the plates were one inch thick. The cover pass had to be one pass. I bombed that test so bad, I had style lol. Thanks again for making this awesome video! Now to catch up on other WTAT vidz...

[@hoonyfan2924]

I just noticed something that might be important. When I did my 3G citification practice, I was told that I needed to start just under the side plate and run each pass well past the top of the side plates. I don’t know how much has changed or if my teacher was just super picky about making sure you got no undercut on both ends of the coupon.

[@framavia2201]

Great as always, It was your vids that actually got me thru a welding test and got me earning some money from welding.

[@gregkral4467]

Thanks dudes, my kids love watching these, to know what i used to do. bless ya all.

[@PeeJay100011]

It’s 2021 and your vids are definitely still helping

[@overtheclouds9]

Jodi! Thank you! I asked you about 5-6 years ago if you could make this video. I know it's not your norm video. This info is priceless for working in the field.

[@rocklandkcorvic9408]

Good job Andrew, I wish you lots of success in your career!

[@chadpayne5943]

jody you're the man definitely a master welder

[@1Kingcb]

Passed my 3G vertical when I was in school. Same exact test as this. Dual shield is some gravy stuff to run.

[@ShushnSilver]

Great to know lincoln electric is only 2hrs away from where i live!! Love the vids

[@sam_bam2539]

im 19 and am working at a welding shop as a helper, they manufacture trailers, my dad is supervisor so i would really like to impress him, the only thing i really struggle with is welding uphill, any type of tips and new knowledge on welding with flux really helps me out! I want to become a welder to earn a bit more of income to help my father pay more of the bills since taxes on the house are really holding him back, i would also like to go into college to earn a certificate for welding so i can go to a bigger company and get payed more! I really appreciate your time and effort for your videos, Subbed!

[@johnw.peterson4311]

Andrew fifth in the world, darn impressive. You are a great welder sir.

[@johnt9810]

Great video. Glad to see more dual shielded flux core videos. would love to see some video on fine tuning wire speed to voltage (I'm really struggling finding that sweet spot). Thanks

[@eboicut7428]

Your mig 3g test help me pass the test on the first try

[@kunkki1]

Nice as always. there is no channel like this available on internet. tips and tricks are so helpfull even a semi pro welders as well ....so if you guys are interest to be a good welder or strugle with some trouble....better join and watch videos on this channel. Creetings from finland and cheers!!

[@user-tp8qn3uk9v]

"Tools you don't know where they're coming from or who else has used them" Dirty dirty tools. Awesome job guys

[@epicenergy777]

Great video with excellent instruction as usual Jody. Thank you.

[@CurriedBat]

Good work guys! Thanks for the video, gonna go slay some vertical up now.

[@HunterGrayBASSASSASSINZTV]

Thanks for all the videos man. I really appreciate it.

[@billcoleman782]

Thank you I really like seeing duel shield flux core welding.

[@maintmech1245]

Right on Andrew, that was awesome! God bless you!

[@BigWesLawns]

I was wondering if you can do a CWB Plate test video. the single bevel is different and start stop/stringers on the 3g are also tricky. I already have my all position but it would be great for the Canadian boys to see! Thanks Sir!

[@DogsPrettylady]

I'm struggling with the 90 on the CWB test as well. It would be great to see you show this. Canadian girls would love the help too ;)

[@randellmills6693]

Ghost Dog ..

[@AshuKumar-qr2xg]

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[@7031995]

Yeah would definitely be nice to have a Canadian cwb procedure video 🙏

[@damonjennings6104]

I love these videos, you have some awesome pointers, keep it up man!!

[@bugsmartinez3405]

good teaching..i enjoy your videos..keep up the good job

[@TheManWithNoName93]

in canada we have to do 2 start and stops and are plates are set up differently

[@HotLikeButta]

Yeah, Canada's testing is a little more rigorous and you have to recertify more often

[@fredalmond9130]

Good to know. I want to start learning how to weld with dual shield on my powermts. I want to start taking classes in the fall.

[@lk6912]

We have good welders!

[@mathers67]

Yes in canada CWB certification requires 2 stop starts 1 in each root bend coupon. There is also one square edge to the joint rather than a double bevel.

[@doranyahsharahla7262]

Nice move knocking that whole piece of slag off with one ping.👏👍

[@jp2code]

I was surprised you did not mention the Tig Finger. At 4:00 in the video, you mentioned finding "a place to prop until it gets too hot." Is the Tig Finger suitable for flux core welding or do we need a ..."Flux Core Finger" for that?

[@HotLikeButta]

It would just get tore up on FCAW

[@robertkalkofen1593]

HotLikeButta o

[@jamesyoung_photoghraphy1015]

They make pads

[@robertdecanio7300]

jody I was hoping one of these days you could do a Flux core structural test with ceramic tape.

[@Shukokhun]

I wish you guys would do one without the backing plate. Places around here dont let us use one. Wont pass xray

[@mendesepedrosareceitasemca2195]

thank you for always passing on your knowledge to us

[@bentlikeitsmaker]

man i wish my cwb tests were that easy has to have a full stop start 2 root passes one on square side then on on bevel

[@brianhumphreys1660]

Our tests are based in what you’d be actually working on

[@darzo.]

The horizontal is surprisingly difficult. Especially with that 5/16” gap! Oh, Canada… Well, it should make us good welders.

[@kiksforge]

nice video, looking forward to the next installment

[@krazziee2000]

great video, thanks to both of you ..

[@glenny150976]

Love theses videos there very helpful but only thing i havent seen yet is a 6g on pipe with bare wire and fluxcore fill & cap so would appreciate it if you could put some on ,Thankx

[@johnb1820]

I'm going to be tested with .052 wire in a few days. Any tips? Also I don't know what machine I will be using. There so many different machines out there. I'm testing for Hillsdale Fabricators

[@Retroweld]

Nice job Jody.

[@OMGRLYWTFHAX]

Try stringers and post a video of that, two stop and starts, one about 3/4 from the bottom of the joint, another 3/4 DOWN from the top of the joint, parallel, opposing sides of course. Cheers

[@creepah6225]

why do you weld this position with a backing strap ? in Germany we are certificated to weld with backing when we weld our certification with open root, because our welding inspectors said it's harder to weld

[@HotLikeButta]

Can't do open root FCAW

[@creepah6225]

Oh sry guy's I never welded Fluxcore...normally Mig, Tig and Stick

[@Taurhax]

Yes you can, I do it all the time. I use a welding wire called "MXA55T" from Elga. 1,2mm thick fluxcore wire

[@franktib]

HUH? Guaranteed open root. ive passed 3g And 4g open root tests with 1/16" lincoln 71m.

[@eugenebrown4527]

Creepah´ it is hard to weld without backing strip the technique have to be right on time with constant contact both side of the bevel open root can be done with lots of practice..

[@DingDangg]

Just what I was looking for!

[@richardsmart2255]

Dual shield welding looks like a lot of fun. I should try it with my everlast. Do I need knurled rollers?

[@timothyhendershott9333]

Thanks for the video. One question: How to eliminate worm tracks? Thanks, Tim

[@ecr125x]

Timothy Hendershott gas coverage, Volts to high, not enough stick out. That's what tends to get me

[@timothyhendershott9333]

ecr125x Thanks for your input. Tim

[@timothyhendershott9333]

Believe it or not too much tension on the drive rolls was the culprit.

[@ecr125x]

Timothy Hendershott makes sense, volts to high OR wire speed to low is what I shoulda said... my miller suitcase has a "soft start" option and I most of turned it on by accident, I don't know the point in soft start but I noticed it slows the wire speed when you first pull the trigger.. took me for ever to figure out why I had worm tracks st the beginning of my welds but when I used my millermatic 252 with same settings I had no worm tracks! Glad ya got it.

[@ZRace67]

Question on this, My school has us starting the bead at the bottom of the backing plate, then running past the V groove onto the top of the backing plate. Do most destructive tests use the majority of the plate where this would be a good idea?

[@garyteague9555]

when i took a test in pasagoula for shipyard they didn’t want us to weave we had to use just a drag up , it was hard for me

[@FNZOTV]

Every what do you need to recertify?

[@aidansmith3821]

I watch these crying in the bathroom after failing every assignment in school

[@zackbaumgardner4937]

in the water tank industry we weave that shit all the way out. usually takes 5 passes to get it. that shit will pass x-ray all day baby. rig life

[@carmelomaurello]

The best of wilding❤

[@juliorosasvieira7554]

Fiz muita vertical, no tubular quando trabalhei na voith hidro manaus amazonas.

[@steelforge08]

oh he thinks he's bad? my slag used to fall off on its own, didn't even have to touch it. wut then son? haha, but yeah looks great, 4G is what I have problems with, never did go back to finish the test my instructor said flux core jobs probably wouldn't be good for me anyways with my back. but I'm really looking forward to the 4G video

[@joshuahgardner5417]

can you do a 1inch plate test, one plate beveled, the other square cut with 3/8 gap with backing its a 2 pass root. in the 2G position with daul shield

[@altonmarongemaronge3769]

I live in Tucson Arizona have a job opening for some mig , fluxcore and stick 6018 7018 been out of welding for few yrs. but did it for 10 yrs before not sure how to get back the Ruther for mig and help

[@obrianmills6790]

With flux core 3g weld can you start from top and let the puddle fall like with MIG and still have success?

[@AzraelZane]

Kendall Mills you can never take a weld test from top to bottom. It’s always from bottom to top.

[@steeworker98]

Question. I am currently using Stoody Build Up 0 in rock crusher. The problem is there seems to be minimal penetration with this wire which is .052 Flux the rotors are non ferrous. Looking for an idea on how to minimize the sizers being worn or broken so quick. Also cap the sizers with Lincore 60-0 hardsurfacing wire .052 which has started chipping off the next shift when crusher goes down for daily maintenance. Any ideas? I thought about trying 6011 as an overlay before using wire

[@zantiagotron07]

What was that at 7:55

[@zacharyblankenship5395]

You should do some dual shield welding on 1 inch plate with backing in 3g 4g .045 wire 75/25 gas i know it would help out alot of students in my collage

[@MrJimmyPayne]

Hey Jody what would be a decent ballpark setting for .035 dual shield fluxcore on 3G ? I just can't seem to get the heat set right.

[@aarondostou3888]

Cwb (canada) specs calls for a half inch gap for vertical up plate test . Is it different in the states?

[@gosselinluke]

so you don't remove the slag between runs?

[@bcabrera971]

Thanks man really appreciate this.

[@BradleyMakesThings]

Wish I had this when I was doing the dual shield tests lol

[@murilopires9766]

Parabéns pelo trabalho. ficou muito bom.

[@antanal-anshori1101]

Why not using ceramic for backing?

[@jordanstevenson1093]

How long do you usually let it cool for?

[@osvaldolerma9111]

How did you adjust it to have less spatter?

[@quintayperry8684]

this really helped me thank u so much

[@JBguitar-cj8pc]

I have to take a 1G flux core plate test with 1/16th wire and a backing this coming Thursday. I've never taken a plate test with a backing strip and I've maybe laid 1 bead using flux core in the 2 1/2 years I've been welding. I've done a lot of open root MIG/TIG/Stick though. Think I should be alright since I've got all of those under my belt? I'm pretty nervous lol

[@GalacticEntropy]

Just watch your puddle and know your goal. Settings are important too so pay attention there and maybe get some ball park setting before your test so you know where to start.You will probally be fine!

[@JBguitar-cj8pc]

Thanks man. I know two welders who work at this place already (SPX transformer solutions) and they were telling me that it's all push out there instead of drag. So that's got me all confused now lol

[@michaelthomas24]

actually I have a question can I use flux core to reinforce my HTC frame I have weld City 2 eleven 3.5 on a Hobart 140 autoart

[@marisolaguilar9345]

So did You do 1 , 1-2 ,1-2 to finish ?

[@JoseRodriguez-gi6xf]

Great video.. Thanks

[@welder9039]

Can it actually be open root pass with flux core all the way?

[@JigabooCummin4U]

so my school only has self shielded flux core but the job im trying to get has duel shield are they pretty much the same thing when it comes to manipulation?

[@guyonwallst129]

Dual shield involves shielding gas and flux, as self shield is just flux

[@JigabooCummin4U]

right but is the manipulation the same?

[@davidbaszuki380]

James Toney they are quite a bit different. Like the difference between 6010 (gasless fluxcore) to 7010 (or dual shield flux core)

[@carlosalbertocanoduran4171]

e visto sus 2 videos de flux core 3g y 4g..en prueba! y son un poco diferente a como la piden en mexico! aqui no nos permiten apoyarnos en la prueba y nos piden una penetracion al 100% en placa de 1" quisiera saber si tambien tendran algun video en prueba de 6gr y 6g en flux core! gracias!

[@welderfromhell2759]

el soldador es libre de colocarse en la posicion mas comoda para poder realizar una buena prueba siempre tienes que tener un punto de apoyo para un mejor control y dejes soldaduras de calidad. en ninguna norma de soldadura dice que el soldador debe dar la prueba sin apoyarse es una artimaña usada por los inspectores para descalificar soldadores. no se dejen pisotear colegas exijan que se respete la norma.

[@CACTUSKIING28]

Great video

[@johnpilagonia5238]

I see Andrew has moved to my neck of the woods. Would like to meet him ans see his work in person

[@andycardin4986]

+johnpilagonia hit me up!

[@pipeweldor4850]

Andrew, I would like to talk to you. I have some unique welding videos you might be interested in.

[@TYPE1TEEZ]

Great stuff

[@SLaYeR_32R]

i have a question? did you add a 1/8 land to it?

[@jarrodkelsey821]

Elite Muscle based on my experience it's not typical on a joint with a backing strip.

[@DavidMartinez-sb4kw]

This is dual shield right??not flux???

[@GhostKnapping]

good video as always

[@HmongIngenuity]

Can you do a tutorial on 2g?

[@chrisruba5539]

Can you take a 1” plate test with facw-g?

[@Rs-lv3dz]

do you send blue welding led

[@greenemonster]

ive been using 75% 25% for flux core and now ive switched to co2 no matter how I play with the settings it just keeps digging super hard

[@strongfp]

What type of nozzle is that?

[@yourweldingcoach]

Great tips

[@ianh7710]

Just about to go do a weld test just watching

[@luisdonis3953]

Is this with .052 wire?

[@mggrdmgid2429]

What's the thickness of the plate

[@altonmarongemaronge3769]

I am from louisisana that most of my work there was stick and fcaw, little mig want to get back into it any suggestions there is a company here staffing company looking for welders for a clint

[@TYTYE2121]

“Wait for It!”⚒️!

[@joeyd1048]

I wish i would have had this back in 2014 when i was in welding school, i failed that fucking test more times than you could imagine and spent money on the test and failed .

[@colton3151]

So this test was done in 5 passes?

[@combsjboyvirgo]

What's the gas setting?

[@michaelthomas24]

was supposed to say ATC frame with flux core weld City 211 .035

[@Mechboon]

Can anyone suggest me about the root gap for a 20mm thk SS304 plate with double V 60° angle, 3g position

[@Mechboon]

Filler wire is 1.2 308L T1

[@GnosisMan50]

$5,500 for that 350MP welder... that's a lot of money.

[@locomike102]

Not when you factor in that it will run stick and DC TIG as well as pulse modes on wire, both steel and aluminum. It's really a bargain for a do it all machine.

[@GnosisMan50]

I lost sight of that... I wish I could sell my mig and tig welder and get the 350MP to save space in my shop

[@locomike102]

They are amazing machines. We've got probably 15 of them at the college I teach at and they are pretty much bulletproof.

[@bojengels1]

+Michael Wheeler stick them in a production environment and you'll see a different side of the machine. We have 17 booths and we weld all day with the PowerWave 455M and S500 and they are nothing but problems. Not only are they inconsistent but I've lost count on how many have gone up in flames. Yes flames. Their customer service was just as terrible but not quite as bad as Fronius. Don't believe the hype on pulse with steel.

[@locomike102]

I have no experience with PowerWaves, I'm talking about the 350MPs used in the video. Ours run 8 to 10 hours a day, 5 days a week, with students grinding right next to them and some of our are over 5 years old. This year we had an on-off switch break--that has been the only problem. We have, however, had 5 Miller Dynasty 200 welders die in the last year and two of them literally went up in flames. I'll keep using what works for me.

[@Tmadman19]

I hope someone can see this question and help me out, I’m taking a welding test and I’m struggling with the root pass. I’m running larger wire flux core, around 18 at 115 wire feed, After seeing this I think the feed is too slow, but if I can get some positive feedback I’d appreciate it