Miller Multimatic 220 AC/DC Mig Welding Techniques

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[@gkbike7002]

I've been a professional welder for 40 years, miller are top notch. I'm mainly a tig welder, I've done oil exploration ballast tanks for submarines recently, all aluminium, I'm now making bespoke 304 food industry equipment, all hand made, look up Gough engineering UK. That machine is excellent, but uphill should be slow and patient, with the torch pointing slightly north. The backwards Z trick is to watch it sink on the left corner, let it rise then move right, same again, then z up to the left to create the second part of the weave on the left and so on. It creates a double bead, with full penetration. I used to weld cut and stretch wagon chassis like this, with hiabs on.

[@garytodd5605]

I just recently purchased a millermatic 255. While trying to familureize myself to the new welder Did the push then pull then the vert down and then vert up with the auto settings for size of steel , gas and wire. I got even an uglier vert up. Now i know how to correct that. Thank you Jodi for sharing your welding expertise. I have Been welding 55 years plus. Age has deminished the eyesight and i no longer want to weld out of position. I' m to stiff and feel like i have fallen and cant get up. But as long as i can move im going to continue to go to the shop and enjoy the challenge. Still fun to learn and perfect what i think i know. My dad had a mobile welding service till he was 80. And lived to go weld something. His mistake, he retired.

[@billyjoejimbob876]

Another great video, thanks, Jody! Just to chime in with over 45 years of MIG experience on the "Push vs Pull" technique w/ gas shielding. From wayyyyyy back in the day, in the Navy and Oil Tanker shipyards working w/ Steel and other shipyards MIG welding all Aluminum Tuna Boats w/ "CobraMatics", we were ALWAYS required to Push a wire feed whenever possible for a number of reasons having to do with penetration and porosity. This is because as the nozzle is angled slightly in the direction of the weld, the shielding gas is pushing the atmosphere away from where the puddle is going to be created. It was determined that a "Pull" technique, with the nozzle aimed back towards the puddle, opposite the direction of travel actually placed little gas coverage in front of the puddle and the weld force tended to "suck" more atmosphere directly into the formation of the puddle as the angled nozzle moves away from the weld. I know it's Po-TAY-toe vs Po-TAH-toe, but except for real thin material or difficult circumstances, I still "Push" when ever possible based on 45 years of experience punching the clock in the yards and later, owning my own fabrication business. And Jody, Thanks again for ALL you do for the fabrication community!!!

[@Actionstocks]

Sir what will happen when all welding is carried out in AIR CONDITIONING area

[@Actionstocks]

Please make some video on round tube welding and how to control distortion in that

[@Actionstocks]

How stress relieving in welding is done? And why it is required?

[@neelichitti2568]

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[@ericduncan7266]

You are correct sir. I always push my welds

[@antoniobello9611]

Your technique is very good is the first time I see someone who explains it well.

[@matthewcoyle5957]

Jody the metal god !.. I bought this machine trusting your honest review.. And I could not be happier with my purchase .. thank you so much for your invaluable time !

[@betosgarage]

finaly got my verical uphill using your triangle technique !! i use 3 settings lower than the gauge steel im working with as a start point as i weld up to 1/2 at work . i stay learning off your vids man thank you

[@fredalmond9130]

Cripes just realized how much I've learned from Jody and his videos. Making super good use of my everlast welders and enjoying every minute of it because of this gentleman.

[@SteadArcFab_Ministries]

Thanks Jody, awesome video. I just ran into this same issue and now have a much better understanding! The “Mig Knuckle” works, it’s awesome!!! So just an update, I am about at the 2yr mark on watching all your videos! Just love them. Be Blessed!!!

[@survivalguyfyi5718]

Got to try that technique out. Just bought a Miller Multimatic 255 a few weeks ago. What an amazing machine! Replaced my Lincoln 180. That Pulse Mig is freakin awesome!!! Really excited to try this vertical uphill tomorrow. I’ll try it on short arc mig and pulse mig. Pulse mig seems to work better on everything I’ve tried so far.

[@mitchdenner9743]

Got to check out that mig knuckle, i was actually just using my tig finger xl not to prop but to shield the heat from mig welding my trailer. Funny how things work out. I guess all us welders experience the same things. Burnt knuckles, and holy boots.

[@cameronnerdin4910]

I LOVE THE IDEA OF A KNUCKLE PROTECTOR!! I will have to buy one. I use to cut up fiberglass protection tarps, now you solved it for me.

[@joesminis]

I am learning to weld and have watched all your videos - even some multiple times. Very, very helpful.

[@grumpyone5963]

Thanks so much for all your welding tips. I’ve always struggled with vertical up with ugly looking welds. Probably because I never turned the power down thinking it wouldn’t get in there as much. Turns out that’s what I should have been doing all along. I’m going to practice some more to try and nail this technique once and for all. An appreciative UK viewer.

[@harleyryder82]

Jody...you're a great teacher...love watching your videos ...I've been welding for 20 years...and still fascinated by the craft

[@tylergordon696]

I love how your products are no bs,simple designs that fix problems.

[@sjntube]

Just bought this machine last week and I have an electrician coming in to drop a receptacle in so I can fire her up. I'm a TIG guy so I'm going to be rolling out that gun and pedal. Looking forward to more content like this! Oh, by the way, big fan of the TIG Finger! Putting together a shopping list for some of those clear furick cups and that MIG Knuckle!

[@jvmiller1995]

I would like to see a cut and etch on a downhill vs uphill Mig. Just for shits and giggles. I do a little oval like stich when going uphill but going to give the old triangle a go next time. Thank you for the upload. You are by far my top place to watch weld videos.

[@haroldwatkins7059]

Super instructional video Mr. Collier. We appreciate all the information and time you dedicate to us all.

[@mxdev6387]

Thanks Jody, I've been having issues with uphill on my MM211 at home, and hadn't had a chance to read up on proper setup yet. This gives me something to try and get uphill figured out.

[@liammiller4758]

You are a true craftsman and wonderful teacher. My skills with my everlast welder are so much better since watching your videos.

[@richardsmart2255]

So much knowledge and so willing to share. I love this channel. I see that Miller is trying to catch up to some Everlast innovations. Very interesting to watch the technology mature in welders.

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[@godlyintellect6311]

insane movement precision, love the technique. thanks a lot, great video as always

[@keithwyckoff1175]

You don't mention the gas you used, but watched a second time and I see you are using C25. Great, as always Bro'!!!

[@yourlocalalexis4578]

i will practice it tomorrow , several times , until i feel i am close to your beads...thank you for your video and explanations...

[@davidhorsley1149]

Been watching your videos for some time now. Thought it was high time I said thanks for the videos and tips. Can tell you, you have helped me more than you will ever know.

[@MrTimodon]

Thank you for this video! I have been welding for about 45 years now with sticks and mig. 90% of my welding work upphill i do with sticks, in all other positions i use mig. But i newer learn to weld upphill with the mig, yesterday i welded a hook for an compactor with the mig but i did it from top to bottom! Lot of heat is needed beacuse we talk about lifting power from the full off waste compactor, maby 40 metric tons! But i will test you method and im shure i can do it! Thank you sir for good videos! Regards from Timo in Sweden.

[@laiky71]

All the other welding sites have had to up their game to even be worth a look. Jody is still the best. I haven't used innershield in 20 years, until a few weeks ago. As i moved the torch to the work piece i could hear his voice explaining how to do the vertical uphill welds...... By the way - Jody, what wire do you use for Dual Shield? Is it just regular flux-cored wire with C25 gas?

[@ryannesbitt3300]

I could watch this all day! So damn good! And thank you! I've always had a problem with uphill mig and I've always seen downhill mig break over time

[@jonathonbridges9625]

Alittle bit late but mig downhill requires a serious attention to travel speed and gun angle. You can crank her up and let her eat but if you let that puddle catch up to your arc for even a blink of the eye it will not pass a bend test especially a downhill open root.

[@MoltenMouseMetal]

I wouldn't trust it on anything thicker than .125 or so. With a bit of root opening you can get reasonable welds on thin sheet going downhill, but let's face it... You're not gonna be putting up buildings made out of 10-ga :P

[@manikdj123]

Only just subbed yesterday as I’ve been thinking of getting a little mig welder for tinkering about with my rusty Nissan (lol) and can’t stop watching your videos! No doubt your tips will help me out 👍 wish me luck!

[@MattChase907]

Always loved how much testing Jody does in his videos. 1 test is worth 1,000 expert opinions.

[@Mikefestiva]

Another great video, Thanks! I have a Vulcan Omnipro 220 and even though I’m use to setting up welders manually I didn’t think I would use the auto set that much, but after using it man it’s convenient, especially if your welding a few different thicknesses on the same project! Take care :)

[@setnbronco4932]

Great job Mr. Jody, best instruction welding vids by far on web, keep up good work, always look forward to your vids

[@michaelsmith7931]

This is a legend best welder in the world keep up the good work Jody🎇🎇

[@justicebodman4433]

Like how you draw the patterns your going to use on screen, it's helpful. Great video

[@xanxeer4664]

Your Informations About MIG Uphill is really Very Useful to me.

[@jeffgrier8488]

As always, there's an education in every one of your videos, thanks!

[@damienmilk3025]

Always great content Will try over the weekend I don’t have Miller welders but will try those settings. Thanks

[@finstrand]

After the uphill pass-I have created artwork. Good one!

[@milehighslacker4196]

would have loved to see a cut and etch of that artwork, if only to show an example.

[@Len_M.]

Been there, done that... It was on a Gov Test too. 🤣 Luckily you are allowed another set of Coupons. It was stick though.

[@idriwzrd]

So much good info packed into an easy-to-follow video. Thank you, Jody.

[@GarageBoundLLC]

You’re a video making ninja. You inspire me!

[@weldingtipsandtricks]

thanks Michael. you inspire me all the time and you are to blame for this video..lol

[@GarageBoundLLC]

Ha! I am honored!

[@bud1412]

Thank you, love your videos, learn something new every time.

[@florylesmallladywelder]

Love welding job and that is my fulltime job here in Australia.. love your channel it help me to improve my skills..

[@elementd1646]

My favourite form of Mig welding is dual shield flux core actually hoping I can use that in the field some day

[@7STAR_GAMING-786]

Perfect knowledge for me vertical welding thanks IAM mig welder from India

[@gerardfricot3009]

Just found your site. Great educational video

[@girliedog]

I really appreciate the nuances you bring to this process.

[@bittechslow]

We used to call it the Christmas tree technique on the vertical up when i was an apprentice. And we did all our training with 1mm on 10mm plate:)

[@weldHAGOJIBI]

It's also a very useful video today. It's very nice.👍

[@hddm3]

Jodi is a legend! Another Awsome tip.

[@watupchief5889]

Can you do some more welding tig and mig and stick for this miller 220? I would like to see more of the duty cycle and how the machine works with a 30 amp plug as well great video again

[@austingoleman9431]

Can’t beat a Miller wire welder

[@sgttaylor]

You mentioned "passivating solution". Any chance you could do a video on passivating stainless (and aluminum for that matter)?

[@bythesea49]

Thanks Jody you are a great teacher.

[@melvinmilagrosa6641]

Hi watching from Philippines Me I asking? What right gas to use for aluminum welding? Thanks for your video & toturial

[@Moggilla]

Обажаю этого чувака) один из лучших каналов о сварке) 👍👍👍👍👍

[@abwoturab29]

Can you please make a video about the TIG welding devices and what is the best device in terms of the best performance and last longer

[@robertmalagrino8984]

I was waiting so much again a mig video...thanks so much

[@imbrandon16]

i'm really thinking about getting the miller multimatic 220 ac/dc for my first own personal home shop machine! i just an everlast 180 tig box and a millermatic 252 at work everyday, i'm thinking the 220 would be perfect for my home shop, i'd litterally be able to weld anything one would need to at their house for like car building and small fabrication jobs!

[@zkemp1108]

4:21 "there we go, I have created artwork". That has got to be the funniest thing I've seen in a while

[@chadbanket2831]

It call dog dick on job sites .

[@barryburton7755]

One of the best if not the best Jody a lot better than those that try and rush and talk as if doing a rap record

[@Dundertaker1]

Waiting on demand for these machines to calm down...looks like a great “all rounder” for hobbyist.

[@crazycross2170]

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[@wint3rsmith42]

4:23 I have created art.....LOL. great tips and loads of info as always. thanks

[@ToniAngelchovski]

Very tough lesson! Greetings from Bulgaria!

[@ToniAngelchovski]

Very cool lesson! :)

[@juandamacio9554]

What is he using over his glove I need that but don't know the name of it

[@yunghvrry9170]

On vertical, funcing the técnic of two seconds? Like two seconds on a side of rigth to left you keep on a side two seconds?

[@ibrahimadarbo9655]

Really beautiful I want to learn this welding because I know electric welding thanks for the videos it's helpful

[@bruced1429]

I seriously looked at this Miller 220 and it has great features but in the end I bought the Fronius Transteel 2200 MV .both machine have similar features but in the end the Fronius is nearly half the weight and in Canada 1000 dollars less even when both are on sale. The Miller is a great machine, had Miller for years (just sold it) both machines weld very well but there is something about the Fronius which is the European quality this influenced my decision . Jody how about a weld off between both machines, your skill would make the test very fair.

[@weldingtipsandtricks]

If Fronius ever reaches out, I would like to try one. They seem to be well designed machines.

[@gallexs1]

Nice video, I am used to use only stick with smaw proces in my workshop, but always nice to see this kind of vídeos

[@marksleeper9385]

Great vid Jody what would the settings for dual shield 035 flux core be any info would be great thanks Mark

[@Kpv_777]

Звук сварки у вашего аппарата просто шикарен :) !

[@markdmaker3173]

Awesome video as usual. Thanks for the information, very useful.

[@luisitolopez8686]

Greetings my friend, good techniques...love your tips and tricks

[@jarrodkelsey821]

Can any speak to the performance of this machine on 120V? Any issues with tripping breakers or internal fuses etc...?

[@robbiegaudet2282]

Very knowledgeable Mr. Jody I love your videos really awesome insight very down to earth Fella keep them coming please and God bless you my friend

[@Mike-fm2yp]

Jody have you ever done a disimaller mig welding video I cant find one think it would be neat

[@yourlocalalexis4578]

wow, it looks like tig weld dimes!!! you are good!!

[@jonnyb93]

Do you recommend mig welding for iron fence fabrication ??

[@rosskrause3926]

I like that Mig Knuckle..I could use one here at the house. also great video on the uphill welding.

[@howardiko7156]

I am seriously confused. both push and pull look to be the same. how about back up. hand stays cooler? I love this machine.

[@elementd1646]

That triangle uphill motion is something new I've seen I'm gonna try that during my job and see if it works with aluminum that's what I weld at work

[@elementd1646]

Did that triangle uphill motion today on aluminum worked very well definitely using that now thanks Jody

[@masterofnonetv8361]

I'm still trying to master uphill. I'll give these settings and techniques a try! Thanks

[@20TheGame09]

When going uphill, low and slow. I normally run around 17-18 volts and around 180-190 FPS for wire speed.

[@fernandogaitan7725]

Zig zap ....pause in the corners 3 seconds

[@Winmeister5]

Once again another good video. I always learn something watching your videos. When my helmet is down I don't see it, but the camera clearly shows all the weld spatter. I see many spatter control products in my local welding store but never instructions regarding them. Would you please do a video about these products and when/how/why to use them including nozzle dip.

[@franciscoacosta7068]

No entiendo el ingles pero comprendo lo q hace. Ya q la soldadura y metalurgica es un gra pacion para mi. Muy buenos y utiles sus videos. Saludos desde Tucuman. Argentina.

[@MrMrWrench]

Excellent video. I always learn so much here. Thanks!

[@robertwaltersagbayyumbla7150]

verdaderamente un sr saldador muchos saludos siempre me e de recordar este bello cordon de soldadura por las provas que hice se lo debo tanto ya que con esto que habia visto lo hice muchas gracias

[@justinRoo88]

I have that Miller machine. Love it. Great machine

[@razvanwhatever1813]

The weld must be very slightly convex, so that its resistance and plastic deformation are at the center.

[@mildot5482]

Hi . What is this solution in 2:30 or 6:40 to show up the depth of the welding please ?

[@coors1800]

I'm buying a mig knuckle! I use those other ones, and they do work, but I burn them up quick!

[@ricardojuarez6534]

Gracias maestro e aprendido mucho de sus tutoriales . Saludos desde Argentina

[@saeedanssi8289]

Can you explain about the gas you used & how to adjust thanks

[@JeffinTD]

I understand the Multimatic 220 does not have auto set for dual shield, but can it run dual shield?

[@joshuamartin117]

Gonna try these techniques out on my everlast mig!

[@БогданПоловнюк]

Вертикальный провар, техника зачёт, шов эстетичный и провар хороший какой аппарат используете, звук дуги просто шикарен!

[@КонстантинЕрохин-ф1ш]

Miller. У него

[@islander7363]

Hi Sir.....is that Hard Wire or Fluxcore you're using?

[@mazatrolmultiplex1113]

Very good techniques.

[@boubendirabdelhak4460]

Iwant to see video stick welding position 6g stainless steel and duplex please

[@bambam7852]

Uphill for life, people that think they can just "crank it up" and run downhill blow my mind

[@jeffreyking6016]

Not soo cut and dry

[@wyteboii3688]

B31.5 says you can go up or down on the cap for a reason...

[@rayban5737]

Keep em coming bud.always thought push but wasn't much in it to pull.good vid

[@munoztrochez]

Grasas por el vídeo saludos desde Irlanda 🇮🇪 yo estoy estoy estudiando para soldar 👨‍🏭