Flux Core Welding for Beginners ( FCAW 101 )

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Meltin Metal Anthony

Meltin Metal Anthony

11 ай бұрын

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Flux core welding or FCAW is how many of us are introduced into the welding world. It’s cheap to get into, one of the easier welding processes to learn and has the advantage of not having to use shielding gas. Another term is self shielding wire. This is a beginner, hobbyist or DIYers best bet when first starting to weld. So today I lay out my best welding tips and tricks for flux core. I even throw in a bonus tip for those large gaps on thin sheet metal we all run into from time to time.
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@shastarayne1233
@shastarayne1233 11 ай бұрын
You’re an excellent teacher Anthony. Emily has a bright future! I’m excited for her. She’s lucky to have you as a teacher.
@daywalker6847
@daywalker6847 9 ай бұрын
I think when you guys use the cardboard and marker method to show stick movement is better than real thing and you talk the same as doing the real thing. Thanks for your vids broski
@shastarayne1233
@shastarayne1233 11 ай бұрын
Hey Emily…I’m totally impressed with your vertical up! Good job girl! Keep up the good work, keep working hard. You’re in good hands.
@user-ru7jh5df9z
@user-ru7jh5df9z 2 ай бұрын
For her first time doing this, she did a very good job- got it started, held on to it, moved the torch fairly consistently, etc. Just a little bit of practice and she's got this, no problem.
@hanford_adventures
@hanford_adventures 11 ай бұрын
this video came in about 20 minutes before my new flux core welder arrived hahaha. perfect timing Anthony!
@MeltinMetalAnthony
@MeltinMetalAnthony 11 ай бұрын
Perfect!
@bobrat
@bobrat 9 ай бұрын
Its good that you teach Em's in real time, as she is running a bead. Too close it gets cold, too far, too much heat and the amps jump up. Get a good puddle and manipulate it. 👍
@BruceLyeg
@BruceLyeg 11 ай бұрын
I love that you're teaching Emily. You're a good teacher, better than my dad lol. He had a habit of telling (yelling) you exactly what you were doing wrong and would use some colorful phrases to do so. On the other hand he was one of the best welders I've ever known
@MeltinMetalAnthony
@MeltinMetalAnthony 11 ай бұрын
I try! She is a very quick study
@billbray5995
@billbray5995 11 ай бұрын
Emily is gonna make a fine welder one day. MMA good job at having the patience and taking the time to train this young lady. Need more people like you willing to pass your skills onto the younger people.
@MeltinMetalAnthony
@MeltinMetalAnthony 11 ай бұрын
She’s a quick study
@marioserra4383
@marioserra4383 11 ай бұрын
with a litte practice, Emily will be a good welder, keep going, best regards from Venezuela
@jeffrogers973
@jeffrogers973 9 ай бұрын
Always love watching your videos, and this is THE BEST beginner video on flux I have ever seen! What a better way to show something than when you are actually teaching someone! You definitely have a new fan. Great job.
@johnmount1622
@johnmount1622 10 ай бұрын
Nice Anthony, using that wire wheel down to the nub, I can tell your a business owner.😂
@user-ul3vu4ks2p
@user-ul3vu4ks2p 11 ай бұрын
lots of people get confused between self-shielded and dual-shield corewire.Self shielded wire uses aluminum as a deoxidizer,so it isn't compatable with other processes (for mixing welds).Dual-shield loves the volts and stickout to pre-heat the wire.I admit that I only ran Lincoln nr233 once,but a 33lb roll of .045 71Elite lasts me a day and a half at work.Great video Anthony!
@MeltinMetalAnthony
@MeltinMetalAnthony 11 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@VanLifeinMotion
@VanLifeinMotion 11 ай бұрын
Good work buddy!
@MeltinMetalAnthony
@MeltinMetalAnthony 11 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@WelderB1Family
@WelderB1Family 11 ай бұрын
MMA is for those who learn on the fly! I appreciate all the knowledge sir 🤙🏿👨🏾‍🏭💯💰
@MeltinMetalAnthony
@MeltinMetalAnthony 11 ай бұрын
Doing my best!
@stephenrolheiser6261
@stephenrolheiser6261 4 ай бұрын
MMA is stick welding
@jamesr.9239
@jamesr.9239 3 ай бұрын
Damn that gal is doing great for her first time out. I have been playing around for years with welding and her first effort is better than mine after all this time. However , I am self taught and the value of having a good instructor can't be overstated
@jcxdes8524
@jcxdes8524 4 ай бұрын
Good work Anthony and good brother. from Texas.
@bowhunting1013
@bowhunting1013 10 ай бұрын
I will definitely be using that copper backing bar trick, appreciate you for sharing that, keep em coming brother
@justintasht1067
@justintasht1067 11 ай бұрын
Great video and tips great teacher for shore she will go far with your help she picks up fast and great job emily 👍
@ryguy905
@ryguy905 3 ай бұрын
16 years into welding never ran electro-negative for flux core and I'm d1.1 certified in flux. I weld in a f1 27 amps .52 wire 250 wire speed. I used dc 600 Lincoln bridge code I built bridges MDOT codes the most strictest codes out there
@Blindbat00721
@Blindbat00721 2 ай бұрын
I said the same thing till I tried it it runs way different much cleaner less splatter
@jake-mv5oi
@jake-mv5oi 11 ай бұрын
Thought flux core needed closer to 5/8 or 3/4" stickout to allow the flux to heat up after it exits the contact tip?
@MeltinMetalAnthony
@MeltinMetalAnthony 11 ай бұрын
I think that’s too much, I’ve had bird nesting with longer stick out
@stephenrolheiser6261
@stephenrolheiser6261 4 ай бұрын
I've heard from 1/2" to 5/8" for 035
@HoodedStalker
@HoodedStalker 3 ай бұрын
Depends, if it's dual shield with gas yes, if it's gasless then that stickout will be too much
@deepwinter77
@deepwinter77 11 ай бұрын
Might be time to invest in a new wire wheel 😂
@MeltinMetalAnthony
@MeltinMetalAnthony 11 ай бұрын
Getting the money worth 😂
@deepwinter77
@deepwinter77 11 ай бұрын
@@MeltinMetalAnthony definitely 😂
@i8764theKevassitant
@i8764theKevassitant 10 ай бұрын
​@@deepwinter77gotta use it till it's a stubble wheel.
@ivanlopez5897
@ivanlopez5897 4 ай бұрын
Students have to learn to get it done in real life 👍🏻
@Justforfun-ek7et
@Justforfun-ek7et 11 ай бұрын
Sweet Tenere in the background!
@MeltinMetalAnthony
@MeltinMetalAnthony 11 ай бұрын
Best Non Harley motorcycle I’ve ever owned. Perfect for the Montana terrain
@Justforfun-ek7et
@Justforfun-ek7et 11 ай бұрын
@@MeltinMetalAnthony I’ve heard nothing but good about those bikes, have you seen any of the videos from Pol Tarres where he’s beating the snot out of these bikes?
@mariajacobs139
@mariajacobs139 11 ай бұрын
Great job Emily! Practice makes perfect.
@Nancelot13
@Nancelot13 6 ай бұрын
I prefer a lil bit of gap. Seems I get better welds with a decent gap. Nice job teaching her to weld! I had to teach myself... Took a lot longer for me to get good welds.
@brianfindell752
@brianfindell752 11 ай бұрын
Great videos buddy! Inspirational and informative. Keep up the good work.
@MeltinMetalAnthony
@MeltinMetalAnthony 10 ай бұрын
Much appreciated!
@rusty_restorations36
@rusty_restorations36 10 ай бұрын
On the topic of stick out, I’ve noticed that certain brands recommend different things. Some like short, some like long. their voltage settings usually very accordingly. all fluxcore runs similar, but sometimes those little things help reduce spatter
@MeltinMetalAnthony
@MeltinMetalAnthony 10 ай бұрын
Great point!
@michaelkilner5031
@michaelkilner5031 11 ай бұрын
Enjoyed that and found it helpful. Thank you.
@MeltinMetalAnthony
@MeltinMetalAnthony 11 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@Luke3420
@Luke3420 11 ай бұрын
Awsome work!
@MeltinMetalAnthony
@MeltinMetalAnthony 11 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@mk27wrx
@mk27wrx 11 ай бұрын
End of the day we all have to start to learn somewhere.
@PompeyMatt17
@PompeyMatt17 3 ай бұрын
I like the way you admit to your own mistakes dude..... subbed
@andrewrobertson9771
@andrewrobertson9771 4 ай бұрын
Be careful buddy !!!!! She is on her way to be a real good welder Very cool your teaching her a great trade to be in. Thanks for all you posts
@Cptnbond
@Cptnbond 11 ай бұрын
I'm impressed. Emily does her first welds as a pro. Holding the MIG gun steady can be challenging due to its weight compared to the stick electrode, which you can grab at the tip. Thanks for an inspiring 101. Cheers.
@MeltinMetalAnthony
@MeltinMetalAnthony 11 ай бұрын
Cheers!
@mastermeme
@mastermeme 10 ай бұрын
Learning from the best
@johnmacmillan627
@johnmacmillan627 5 ай бұрын
Good one. Thx!
@MrJKerver
@MrJKerver 5 ай бұрын
great video.... Emily is gonna be one hell of a great helper one day.
@MichaelRoachWV
@MichaelRoachWV 10 ай бұрын
Not much left on that wire wheel! lol good shit
@nickystixxx2481
@nickystixxx2481 10 ай бұрын
That wire wheel was killing me lol ..love the videos
@aros007z
@aros007z 7 ай бұрын
Awesomeness
@hciii7419
@hciii7419 9 ай бұрын
Good video.
@greekgods3399
@greekgods3399 11 ай бұрын
love it
@mrdddeeezzzweldor5039
@mrdddeeezzzweldor5039 11 ай бұрын
1/8" stickout doesn't give the flux core enough time to adequately create the gas envelope for good welding and can lead to porosity and inclusions. For .035 with proper machine setting should be roughly a 1/2 inch stickout.
@irishlush364
@irishlush364 2 ай бұрын
I use 1/2 to 5/8 with .030 and .035
@irishlush364
@irishlush364 2 ай бұрын
.035 needs time to heat up
@mastermeme
@mastermeme 10 ай бұрын
Hell yeah brother
@colerayburne8387
@colerayburne8387 11 ай бұрын
I just wanna say I seen your inkerma product and could not be happier with it I appreciate it a lot and it is pretty dam* accurate on it measurements the level is 👌🏼 so thank you.
@MeltinMetalAnthony
@MeltinMetalAnthony 11 ай бұрын
Great to hear!
@sparkythawelder
@sparkythawelder 10 ай бұрын
It was hard to tell for sure in the video but some of Emily's trouble going up hill may have been from her being so much shorter then you. As a short guy myself I find it hard to see if the weld is too high. The mig gun tends to get in the way. Keep up the good work guys!
@MeltinMetalAnthony
@MeltinMetalAnthony 10 ай бұрын
Possible!
@minigpracing3068
@minigpracing3068 11 ай бұрын
That 140 looks like it works way better than my old 125 transformer fluxcore machine.
@Bitburn.888
@Bitburn.888 2 ай бұрын
Nozzle gel is your best friend. 😁
@craigconway4093
@craigconway4093 7 ай бұрын
Awesome
@boppernostopper8598
@boppernostopper8598 11 ай бұрын
Hope little man gets taught to learn proper lung PPE Thanks for the awesome free course. Super useful
@MeltinMetalAnthony
@MeltinMetalAnthony 11 ай бұрын
We have a 3m quick latch on the way for her. I however can’t wear one when making videos for you guys. Gotta be able to talk and weld.
@boppernostopper8598
@boppernostopper8598 11 ай бұрын
@@MeltinMetalAnthony thats fair the Honeywell 7600S has a really nice built in speak easy exhaust and is compatible with a welding overshield. I recommend checking it out, i know 3M has one similar
@brysonw1815
@brysonw1815 5 ай бұрын
I’d pay Anthony to teach me before I payed a school, you should offer classes , I’ll drive all the way from PA
@fifthamendment1
@fifthamendment1 7 ай бұрын
Great education! However a few concerns, welding on osb which is flammable and breathing all that smoke without a mask.
@corneliohernandez9367
@corneliohernandez9367 11 ай бұрын
Cool video. But why is the tip sticking out so much on the welding gun? Is the nozzle too short??
@shineything4444
@shineything4444 11 ай бұрын
oh you gotta do one for stick welding lol, vertical 7018 1/8th rods have been kicking my ass with undercutting.
@MeltinMetalAnthony
@MeltinMetalAnthony 11 ай бұрын
Could be too high of amperage or too slow
@williamthomas9463
@williamthomas9463 10 ай бұрын
Stop pointing the tip of the rod uphill. Your rod angle should be 90* perpendicular to the weld joint. Your amperage should be between 110-120. If that doesn’t work, try incorporating a slight weave side to side as you progress upwards.
@shineything4444
@shineything4444 10 ай бұрын
oh. angle is pretty much dead nuts 90 degrees in there. i think its my side to side angle that is messing me up. amperage is 112 but i always get undercut if i start from the left side filling out to the right side in a t joint, it always has some form of undercut on the left side of the welds. plus watching the puddle i think i have an understanding of what to look for but honestly? not 100% lol.
@derekbryant6137
@derekbryant6137 11 ай бұрын
She catches on quick she needs a better helmet though visibility is extremely important get the best auto darkening helmet you can get for the price you can get it will allow you to see the puddle both those toes and the Leading Edge in better clarity and if you're getting a old school Hood I recommend a number #10 gold lens or higher # 11 little better for flux core
@MeltinMetalAnthony
@MeltinMetalAnthony 11 ай бұрын
We are gonna work on that. Gotta start somewhere however
@bajafishtaco
@bajafishtaco 3 ай бұрын
I have a important question im doing a weld at a diagonal. My question is could you of done that uphill weld down starting at the top and going down? So you could drag it down ? Like on mine that at a angle can i start at the top and go down ?
@CharlesElliott-wj6bs
@CharlesElliott-wj6bs 10 ай бұрын
What's a good welder for around the house I've been looking on Amazon but a lot of choices I'm going to be putting braces on so my plow mount quits coming off
@i8764theKevassitant
@i8764theKevassitant 11 ай бұрын
Got my shop manager the new meltin metal shirt, his old mean ass loves that shit.
@MeltinMetalAnthony
@MeltinMetalAnthony 11 ай бұрын
Lmao good shit!
@likebae4698
@likebae4698 10 ай бұрын
Can you create a video or written explanation detailing the essential certifications and insurance required before launching a mobile welding rig? I'm 18 and am highly interested in starting my own mobile welding rig. However, I have concerns about lacking the appropriate and vital certifications for welding activities.
@rashellyohn5128
@rashellyohn5128 6 ай бұрын
where those 1/8 " plates. What should I run for 16 gauge sheet metal and 20 gauge.
@jule123ize
@jule123ize 11 ай бұрын
where do you get your hats from?
@reaper-sz5tm
@reaper-sz5tm Ай бұрын
I’d go with another 1/4 of stickout and remove the nozzle.
@LuciaSilva-bz4wv
@LuciaSilva-bz4wv 2 ай бұрын
Hi I work Miller mexim I like you tell me how I make 8 mell one pass only 3/8 material and up
@tightlinesuk752
@tightlinesuk752 10 ай бұрын
hey just a quick one what shirts do you use while welding as i would like to use them here in the uk so don't have to wear overalls all day
@MeltinMetalAnthony
@MeltinMetalAnthony 10 ай бұрын
I use black stallion
@tightlinesuk752
@tightlinesuk752 10 ай бұрын
thankyou brother im watching all your vids and really great to watch big love from the uk you have inspired me to go back collage and do my level 2 welding degree which i start in a few weeks thankyou man keep them vids coming
@user-pf9bl5pu8u
@user-pf9bl5pu8u 5 ай бұрын
Tips for 1/16 71M wire shielded ??
@yenerm114
@yenerm114 6 ай бұрын
Can you run a pass over a pass with flux core? If so is there a diff in wire needed to be used? Or can you just clean the flux and go over it again?
@brnmcc01
@brnmcc01 3 ай бұрын
You can with the right wire, like Lincoln's Innershield 211 MP wire. Clean flux and go over it again. Some wires like ones from Harbor Freight or US Forge are not approved for multipass welds.
@yenerm114
@yenerm114 3 ай бұрын
@@brnmcc01 thanks 🤘🏼
@ricardomontes373
@ricardomontes373 5 ай бұрын
My people in Mexico wear that wheel all the way to the hub. I don't know if its right or wrong.🤨
@tomasalvarado207
@tomasalvarado207 11 ай бұрын
😎👍
@jayk5549
@jayk5549 11 ай бұрын
Nice bike. Yamaha tenere ?
@MeltinMetalAnthony
@MeltinMetalAnthony 11 ай бұрын
Yes 👍
@arealmaintenanceandrepairl1103
@arealmaintenanceandrepairl1103 5 ай бұрын
I wonder if that shop would flame up with all that spray insulation and wood lol
@nilomyki
@nilomyki 10 ай бұрын
How did the comments about Emily from 3 days ago end up on this video from a year ago?
@Nick-ih5em
@Nick-ih5em 11 ай бұрын
Emily should start a youtube channel.
@user-fc7li1tu5e
@user-fc7li1tu5e 11 ай бұрын
👏👏👏👍👍👍👌
@ForestForTheTrees3283
@ForestForTheTrees3283 4 ай бұрын
Is it just me or do you guys hear Canadian Geese when Emily welds?
@beege1968
@beege1968 7 ай бұрын
I definitely need to practice my uphill welds havnt had to do many they look like a bird shit on it and its dripping down 😢 25:05
@tennaj1367
@tennaj1367 6 ай бұрын
Try anti splatter spray
@aarondaly2846
@aarondaly2846 10 ай бұрын
Good job Emily how old are we more woman welders try to lern fabracting tho
@n2sport1
@n2sport1 5 ай бұрын
In the camera view you can't see anything that Anthony is describing all I see is spark and smoke. This is also what I see in my helmet. Anthony are you seeing better through your helmet than through this camera view?
@MeltinMetalAnthony
@MeltinMetalAnthony 5 ай бұрын
Yes unfortunately arc shots are a tricky thing. Sites like weld.com have a expensive camera set up to capture them. If you are seeing it like that in your lens you need to drop the shade down one
@raulmarin8704
@raulmarin8704 10 ай бұрын
flux core welding for u
@ol_gunner13b40
@ol_gunner13b40 4 ай бұрын
Resperator!!!
@SamFBM
@SamFBM 11 ай бұрын
you know how a lot of gasless flux core is "single pass" who tf came up with that why cant you stack stringers according to the manufactures of the wire. surly the strength isn't gonna change. if you got a hydraulic press would be interesting to see a bend test
@vincentdiaz1593
@vincentdiaz1593 11 ай бұрын
That’s for the smaller diameter wires its still multi pass as well just not as structural sound Lincoln 211 wire is only good for 1/2 plate and 212 is good for 3/4 plate. the wire is much thicker with 212. the structural flux core is multi pass and lays down tons of metal which is Lincoln NR 305,232,233 the diameter is thick wire .068 and above and could weld unlimited thickness with these wires types
@MeltinMetalAnthony
@MeltinMetalAnthony 11 ай бұрын
I might have to do that
@thecrazymayanthebeststshooting
@thecrazymayanthebeststshooting 11 ай бұрын
I came in my sleep It was a welding dream
@marcoss4563
@marcoss4563 26 күн бұрын
I cant see shiet doing flux core
@TheSikkTACO
@TheSikkTACO 11 ай бұрын
you should let her use one of your decent helmets till she has the money to pick up a quality helmet, a quality helmet goes a long way
@williamthomas9463
@williamthomas9463 10 ай бұрын
I hate self-shielded, small diameter flux core. Like a spool gun for aluminum, it’s just a rudimentary means to an end.
@MeltinMetalAnthony
@MeltinMetalAnthony 10 ай бұрын
Every process has its place
@williamthomas9463
@williamthomas9463 10 ай бұрын
You’re correct. The best use that I’ve found for small diameter self-shielded flux core is welding metal studs. There’s even an AWS cert. for it that I got a year and a half ago to weld a shear wall up in a new Wendy’s.
@user-ru7jh5df9z
@user-ru7jh5df9z 2 ай бұрын
Would have been funny if you would have let Emily sign off with you infamous 3-word phrase, G-F-Y, sort of like, "... but if you didn't like the video, what can they do Emily? ... " But then you might have gotten a nasty call from her mother or something.
@michaelcollier6390
@michaelcollier6390 11 ай бұрын
first...
@MeltinMetalAnthony
@MeltinMetalAnthony 11 ай бұрын
💪
@skitown11
@skitown11 9 ай бұрын
20% duty cycle on those shitty little buzz boxes. Get papers on NR 232 and step up to some real welding.
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