Welding Flux-core with NO GAS | 3G Plate Test

Today we got Luke welding a 3g test plate for y'all! He is using a gasless flux-cored wire for this 1" plate. Root pass, hot pass, fills and cap! Luke has great welding tips and tricks for structural welding in this one! Check it out!
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[@MDAMIR-er6nh]

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[@gsomoco2041]

Why no closeup of the finished cap and then no video showing some bend test?

[@martinwilliams9285]

Out of all the welding procedures I've done, gasless flux is really underrated and gets a bad rep but with the right settings and polarity it runs like a champ. It does take time to get used to, I will say but once you get it dialed it's an amazing procedure to run and it's good when you want to weld projects revolving thin gauge metal like square tubing and despite the rumors it's pentrates metals ranging up from Qutar inch and above. Happy got to See Gasless flux being used for once

[@superdj2456]

For me being a complete noob flux core was my most hated for vertical but it’s just trial and error so much

[@indridcold1206]

Yeah it's handy for a job I previously had repairing shipping containers outside otherwise you would chew through the gas having reg wound right up. It does take a bit of getting used to but I liked it.

[@mikeymoney8676]

I’d rather do any test besides this one any process

[@rotam8680]

wait till you check out nr232

[@mattlawton4715]

Totally agree 👍

[@Alejandro-pl3hj]

My first ever welding job was welding with this procedure, dont miss it one bit 😂

[@michaelfleury8472]

Yes! The Arcreach is awsome, I just picked one up my self. Can you do a couple more about fcaw-s with the Arcreach. Possibly using wire 1/16 or bigger?

[@jacobcorbitt2966]

There are very few good videos with gasless fluxcore that people need to see. This one is nice. Good job 👍

[@Sumonroychy]

2:01

[@antuanpittman9269]

looks better than I would’ve thought .

[@jjjordan3881]

So cool seeing what others would see when ur welding. When under the hood u dont realize how much sparks/light/smoke are thrown off.

[@OrangeeTang]

Thanks, I appreciate that lesson.

[@rubinmxgp4864]

una pregunta amigo, que es mejor hilo tubular 1,2 mm o hilo tubular 1,6 mm en vertical. gracias.

[@machinistjalanan]

good job and looks comfortable, something to try!!!! 👏👍👍👍👍

[@michaelminers2612]

Really good, interesting and well explained, thanks 👍 Mike , England

[@andystoolbox]

I am a diy flux core guy and if you use best welds nozzle dip your wire and weld will run hotter and cleaner.

[@chrisduncan2626]

I bought a little 125amp flux core welder recently just for stuff that doesn't matter too much or to use where i dont have 240v access, and to be honest, if you know whats going on welding wise, it does great. Its different and more "violent" while welding but if you look past that, a puddle is a puddle. I find myself using it quite often when i dont wanna use argon or drag the generator somewhere.

[@maxr1401]

Cheap harbor freight 125 is now my go to around the farm! Lays a nice bead with good penetration and like you said, a good extension cord or a small generator and it's anywhere without a tank to lug around. Highly underrated and over looked. Technology has gotten way better over the last 25-30 years, back then they were kinda crappy and I think that's where the bad reputation came from

[@chiathach206]

What wire are you using? Wouldn't you need two more backing strip on top and bottom so it won't bend ?

[@abasjabr7573]

thanks for sharing this knowledge your video is amazing and useful.

[@michaelminers2612]

What happens to the backing strip? No one ever shows that, i guess grind off but is it stuck all the way?

[@prodigalson2670]

Flux core got me into welding, now doing it hurts me on a spiritual level.

[@stanleysalters1195]

Very good video nice welds.

[@sonofadutchman9315]

Good job there Luke, FCAW takes a bit of practice, you’ve done well. If you continue doing a series of cored wire tutorials, I’d like to see a couple of things demonstrated ie , you do it with a K126 or similar torch/ hand piece. These are used in the field and also suitable for testing purposes. Next I’d like to see you diagnose some common field issues like incorrect polarity, excessive wire speed and it’s relationship to amperage, , too long/ too short stick out, the difference between ESO and CTTWD, mess about with torch angles etc. I realise that you are not doing paid “advertorials” but it looks to me like you are using NR211mp, good product and I’m not being paid to say that. Maybe eve do something with the T8 and pipeline wires..

[@meddlewithmetal5054]

Thank you for requesting to see all of those topics you mentioned..They are all main points that are vital to getting this process dialed in ... I'm still a student myself and those are all the areas that if you aren't made aware how to do those properly you will continue to struggle so thanks for that keen insight.. Hopefully Luke will be able to transfer that knowledge onto video and upload it to youtube the same way he did this one...

[@IsleOfFeldspar]

I’m glad I don’t have to fill beveled 1” thick material like you’re doing here. Those ten pound spools aren’t cheap.

[@joefergerson5243]

Great info!

[@user-gg4of8kj6y]

In practice, innershield, is an excellent process choice. Innershield provides good penetration in less than perfect condition of metal and to effectively self shield the puddle.

[@pieterlabuschagne7507]

Awesome welding thanks

[@tonytroyer9729]

Would have been nice to see a picture in-between passes. Looks great! So many people don't like flux core because they can't see the penetration. I guess I have done enough stick that I can relate to flux.

[@jesuszprieto963]

😂😂😂😂

[@jerryrivera7704]

I wanna change the way you word your sentences you sounded very suspect.?

[@terryjones341]

great vid. I would have liked to hear what the wire diameter is

[@junioribarra6885]

That’s was dope bro 🤙🏼

[@Oogabooga673]

Can u do some more 1/16th flux core wire having a lil trouble with it

[@ericpepple]

For these tests they really shouldn’t allow people to have an elbow rest. When I’m welding up in a boom lift there’s typically no arm rest. These kids need to make sure they’re practicing with no arm rest and with both hands

[@dakotadaulton3148]

Ya I thought about that too

[@acousticmario6109]

U could always tack a rest to the lift.

[@canvas11xD]

What I was told is to first master welding with an arm rest and then free hand will come easier.

[@daniloleyva8366]

Really appreciate your video ☺️

[@juanzumaran6066]

Greetings Luke, what wire diameter u using up?

[@Ytpooplol]

What size wire is that?

[@alanrasmusson8413]

Good job man.

[@PaulyDownUnder]

I'm new to MIG welding, so have lots to learn... The .30" E71T flux core wire i use is marked as single pass, but you are doing multiple passes with it. Does that mean you can use it for multiple pass or do you have a multiple pass E71T flux core wire? If it is single pass and can be used for multiple pass, is the something special i need to know to do that?

[@davidpalen2543]

use 212 innershield for multiple passes

[@grantbustin3328]

Love seeing that locally made in the USA Profax FC400 mig gun. Not sure if y’all know but we offer a gasless setup for this gun and our HD mig guns, that helps with the spatter buildup. Would love to see that in the next gasless video. Keep up the great work guys, y’all have amazing content.

[@russellmckay8896]

I really like my Profax gun at work. Not sure the model number but it’s the most comfortable gun I’ve ever used

[@bdavid9018]

Is the wire speed 22,3mm/second and the ampere 123?

[@robloxmaniacdanceandshake7871]

Love love you guys!... More flux core stuff... We use it allot on the east coast... and, ship yards....Getting it good sometimes can be tricky.......Esp, with diff thickness' of metal....

[@AlexAlvarado956]

I use flux building offshore rigs in tx more flux vids would be great flux is a lot trickier than people may think

[@terryjones341]

Wondering what diameter wire you used and its my understanding that a bead of 3/4" max is recommended for e71-t11.

[@jca66]

Idk where you are but here we would never use e71-t11 for anything this thick. Structural is nr-232 and max single pass is 5/16.

[@terryjones341]

@@jca66 I was referring to stacking beads to a max of 3/4". It's allowed. D1.1

[@terryjones341]

thats what I was thinking

[@houstongordon9337]

great video, but was that cap under 1/8 of inch >.>

[@Ihaveausernametoo]

In need of a third tube of 5 litre gas for a small 130 amp MIG welder I bought flux-core instead and reversed the polarity inside the machine (25 year old simple machine). If one is reverting the polarity of an older/simpler machine you might need to reverse the polarity of the wire feeder as well. Mine was simple, but they can be wired differently so make sure before you buy flux-core.

[@calebpursell2058]

what was the hood he was using? big fan

[@ultrapyro6355]

Can you make a video from the 1g test with mig welding.

[@scottjones9451]

What diameter wire were you using? I watched the video and read the comments but I didn't catch that

[@_hector__]

0.035

[@connor4010]

So with gasless do u not push or angle up on vertical like u would with most other processes?

[@randomschittz9461]

If you pull with mig you get deeper penetration.

[@elkvis]

I always have trouble seeing my puddle when I run E71T-11, because of the smoke. Is there anything that can be done to improve the situation?

[@goldeneagle_wld245]

Yes negative pressure help a lot to dissipate the smoke and you can see the weldpodle more clearly

[@Anchorarms69]

@@alkohall4185 Yeah use a fan on a lower setting, not so high that you get porosity, but high enough to clear some of the smoke away.

[@kirkragland7563]

Use a fan pointed backwards to pull the smoke away never point the fan at your weld you'll almost always get porosity.

[@sharpshooter012345]

Nice job. Would clean the buildup around the nozzle.

[@travisjones9508]

I like it. We can not use grinders in our test just file and brush. Your is nice 👌

[@elkvis]

D1.5?

[@travisjones9508]

@@elkvis looks like it

[@jordanaguilar284]

Yeah same here dude I'm trying get my 4G 1" in flux

[@travisjones9508]

@@jordanaguilar284 run it a little hotter 4g

[@goldeneagle_wld245]

If you had the machine hot enough in the right settings you don't need to grind but it take some experience that everybody can master by practicing

[@Bigcountry.2500hd]

I've done test up to 6g, an not ever used a backing plate. When did useing a backing plate become a test factor? Alway's started this test straight into the bottom of test plate's burning threw the tack, then make the transition while pushing the Weld forward, then point back down to bottom of starting point, then transition wire straight on the root walking back n forth, then at the top, run up am position straight on top of test plate the same as starting point. For me making all these transition's on test plate's, really help's when the test move into pipe Welding Test. Question, is the backing plate for beginners?

[@Bigcountry.2500hd]

He did a awesome job with the Welding Test.

[@Bigcountry.2500hd]

Would been nice to see the grind out, bend an break, cut up to see just how well Flux Core stand's up to, Stick/Mig Gas, Tig. Not seen a Flux Core Test plate bend an break test, or one Cut into piece's.

[@gregbetts8057]

no stringers ? per spec ?

[@adorrable8976]

nice tutorials good job

[@hectorr814]

EXCELENTE VIDEO¡¡... Y MUY FACIL DE ENTENDER¡¡...SALUDOS DESDE MEXICO¡¡

[@jkuri89]

What's the wire size 1/16" ?

[@th1mself]

*runs self shield flux core* "I better still use the gas cup!"

[@michaelbragel34]

Looking to weld a few pieces of railroad track together for an anvil substitute. What is your recommendation for accomplishing this so it will hold and last??

[@robertblackshear8963]

@My Name Lol. Man you're crazy lmao.

[@robertblackshear8963]

A 250amp stick welder with 5/32 11018 rod will get it done easily.

[@ryanabdool3421]

Wat brand of wire are u using

[@toomuxh9247]

I’m taking welding as my trade and I live in ga but I’m thinking of moving to Cali or Texas. This question is for anybody but is there anything I need to know. Like tips, rules, techniques, etc. In my first year of welding, I’ve done Oxyfeul Cutting, Stick, MIG (vertical, horizontal and overhead) and Flux Core (vertical, horizontal and overhead). I have very little experience with TIG, I’ve only watched my instructor do it.

[@FranciscoHernandez-oh1lv]

What’s up man new to the channel. Do you guys have any videos on the basics of NR-232? I been looking for a while I haven’t really found any videos of the wire being ran or explained in detail.

[@zachurhahn6983]

Lincoln electric has the best video on 232 and 233

[@clasherofclans7914]

Brownsville Texas baby!

[@user-my2tm9mo4w]

Man that dude knows his shit

[@graaly1978]

I thought you couldn't grind your root for it to qualify, at least with the CWI's I have certed with haven't allowed grinding on root or covers.

[@Red-mf5uq]

Burns just like a 7018 we weld on structural out in the field... our test was re bar with 2 3/8 plate the heat is what got most people

[@gelato3389]

What do you run it at? I test for this tomorrow

[@jaydog3860]

can you go up hill or down hill in this test

[@SIMON_WELDER]

Exelente trabajo 💪😎

[@alfredoalonso728]

Is that NR 232??

[@doalex2085]

Whaaat;! Using a grinder, out here in California, as an Ironworker, we use (232) flux core, but we can’t use the grinder, but thanks for the tips, I have to re 🆙 my certs!

[@alfredoalonso728]

NR 232 and 7018 uphill everything!!! 😂

[@jca66]

You’re speaking my language.

[@davidarriaga1896]

Hell yea bro 433!! This man won’t get away with that arc length on 232/233 out here in LA!! And your jumping to high bro you gotta slow down and keep it tight like a dike !

[@efrenminerva8682]

Hi mate, how to apply work in texas?, from here in western australia, hope you help me to fine job in texas, thank you

[@nelsonamaya1454]

CAn you put the csmara litle bit clos to the fillet in every pass...when finished de fillet ...keep close the camara and pass over slowly to see...

[@zenteno5p]

Wht's wire size?

[@joshlawler4751]

What wire is this?

[@roberthoy9922]

How is it you’re using a grinder. I’m a union ironworker and the only cleanup tools we were aloud to use were the slag ax and a wire brush.

[@PeakyBlinder]

Why not use tip dip and spatter spray?.

[@stevehartlieb]

What size wire is that???????

[@andygarza1540]

Hell yea best welders come from Brownsville Texas 💯💯

[@jojorumbles8749]

The shipyard I work at has banned gasless mig which makes me sad.

[@loseyourlife4042]

Pausing on the toes is right pronunciation!💥💥💥💥 good weld though🤜🏻💥🤛🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💯🇺🇸🏍

[@charlieisquierdo1033]

Do a video w/ Innershield NR 232 .068" wire & NR 233 1/16" on 1 inch as well

[@doalex2085]

Oh;! Must be a Ironworker , ( 232 )

[@charlieisquierdo1033]

@@doalex2085 232 would be very interesting to see on a root pass lol

[@Eric-gq1xd]

been waiting on that video to come out

[@anthonyarnoneii3173]

why use the nozzle with no gas? NM, took it off.

[@tossoukpedennis3236]

Pls can you do 2g open root, 7018 all the way. 🥺

[@redbull4477]

I'm sorry, my friend, I want to ask, is there a brand name MIKATSU MIG welding machine, good Ati or not, thank you, friend, I hope you can tell me, TQ

[@madcapmagician6018]

i certified with nr-232 nasty stuff... lol had fun with it, was goofing around with it and drilled a hole thru a 1" plate 🤣🤣🤣

[@Marlboro.Reds1776]

You’ll punch right thru if you push it going vert up right? I hear that shits gnarly.

[@jca66]

@@Marlboro.Reds1776 it's not. Yes it like to run hot but it welds smooth as butter.

[@madcapmagician6018]

@@Marlboro.Reds1776 it was funny i just held it there and let it burn thru ... =O lol

[@Marlboro.Reds1776]

@@madcapmagician6018 yeah sometimes I’ll just get the urge to just sit there and let her eat thru

[@poobank]

I wonder what the speed difference is between this Flux test vs Stick for this test?

[@garyteague9555]

Stick would be slower

[@ivanl1154]

Different ways of doing it. My cwi does not let me weave my welds

[@UniteForgetLeftRight]

I use DSFCAW all the time. I would really hate the slow travel speed of this process.

[@J2D2S2]

School made me not like FCAW S at all but this video is very different from how they taught us

[@georgelasala6588]

HOW MAECH HEAT DESTSION FROM RUN IT LIKE

[@parmarram941]

Hello sir i am from India.. Nice

[@airforceoneye2663]

I'm surprised that you didn't put a land on the bevel

[@ibrarkhanr7384]

Nice 💯

[@ktmturbo5836]

What polarity did you use

[@dennisyoung4631]

Electrode Negative, I think.

[@ypaulbrown]

@@dennisyoung4631 yep...dc-

[@justiceforall658]

I run that heat and speed and blow through immediately. 18.5&125

[@MCMUSICH]

Is using that like stick welding?

[@duanehenicke6602]

Yes

[@bigdave6447]

Shielded fluxcore must have been invented by someone in the gas industry!!!

[@rosantapanjaitan8080]

hi sir, nice to meet you. company in your country, is there an Indonesian welder? If there is, may I know the path to be able to work in your country's company.. Thanks before.. regards. welding

[@Juantiflas]

I just started going to a welding school and most folks tend to BM flux and i dont undesrtand why???? ive only done it for like 2 days and im already in love with it lol

[@henrikjuelchristensen5706]

Hvor er udsugningen henne sv røg er giftig

[@denningmp37]

Does fluxcore put out harmful fumes?

[@_hector__]

Yes

[@wademacphee3924]

Open root might work

[@tommysavoie4260]

Im canadian got my cards and we cant use a grinder during the test ... That sucks

[@kylehhotwork]

Does anybody know if flux core with a shield gas is considered MIG or not? That's what we called it back in my day. Because you're using an Inert Gas..

[@richierich7663]

It’s called dual shielded welding

[@randomschittz9461]

It’s actually called gas shielded flux core, dual shield is a trade name of esab.

[@ypaulbrown]

you never said what size wire

[@budgetratrodbuildbymike550]

all good , how ever your settings here are for your situation , sharing that info has no bearing on others situations, also you can change and reduce heat as you continue for your pc heat is increasing , for the heat input has no where to go, as you reduce your heat in this can youll gain better control as you progress through the weldment and have less hang out on the cap as you complete the process