AboutBelinda R. Gattman Expertise Most on welding and fabrication, blueprints, pipefitting, orbital welding.
I can give advice on technique and choosing the right rods, process, and material to use. I know a few short cuts to use that may help in different areas. I have helped train new welders and have been welding in the construction industry for 31 years.
Experience I have worked in the construction industry 31 years. I have worked in several environments that would include petrol-chemical, nuclear, pharmaceutical, paper mills, clear room facilities, and much more.
Education/Credentials Diploma in Welding Technology - 1976 Augusta Tech. College
Diplomas in Industrial Mechanical Control Tech. specializing in Instrumentation Installation and Electrical Installations -2006-Savannah Tech. College.
Associates Degree in HVAC - 2006 - Savannah Tech. College
Question Can you give me any pointers on keeping my cap stringer beads from rolling over or coming out cold in my horizontal groove welds. I am holding my rod at about a 45 to 50 degree angle and running 7018 at about 100 amps.
Answer You didn't say what size rod you are useing. A 3/32 would run around 80 to 90 amps. A 1/8 rod would run around 125 to 150 amps. From what you are saying sounds like you are running to cold. Try turning up your heat. If you start throwing a lot of bb's you are running too hot. Hope this helps!
