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Worry about weld quality?
Asennad - 7/10/08 at 11:09 PM

Do you have to worry about weld quality too much? I am new at welding but I have to say I think my welds are looking pretty good so far. Obviously the quality of a weld is important but is it that important? I mean is an OK weld going to hold this thing together and still be safe?

blakep82 - 7/10/08 at 11:17 PM

best way to check your welds is it check penetration by cutting them open. not always practical on every weld though,

next best think is to post some photos on here and we can give our opinions on wire speed etc

NigeEss - 7/10/08 at 11:22 PM

P I C T U R E S ! !

ReMan - 8/10/08 at 06:43 AM

If it looks like this it will be fine
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=98313

Mr Whippy - 8/10/08 at 07:15 AM

hmm it apears to be 3:14am in Toronto so when you wake up, take some pictures...

nick205 - 8/10/08 at 08:13 AM

quote:
Originally posted by ReMan
If it looks like this it will be fine
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=98313


What he said ^^^^

That's quality fabrication and welding work to aim for

Asennad - 9/10/08 at 11:21 PM

I've destroyed the material I have welded.

Will try some more and post pics.

Ninehigh - 10/10/08 at 03:51 PM

quote:
Originally posted by blakep82
best way to check your welds is it check penetration by cutting them open. not always practical on every weld though,


uh? Wouldn't be practical on every weld, not the ones you want to keep anyway!

blakep82 - 11/10/08 at 02:46 AM

^ exactly cut your practise ones open to see the penetration, but not practical on the chassis

Ninehigh - 11/10/08 at 05:42 AM

Oh right thought you were taking the mickey

MakeEverything - 14/10/08 at 09:48 AM

Think of each weld as Miss July.

You want it to look nice,
You want it to be smooth,
You want it to be uniform,
You want it to be strong,
And you want good penetration...



Currently, my welds are more a russian shotputter. Fat, Ugly and agressive! They should hold though.