trying to set a old miller 250x using .035 solid wire. I am using the chart in the welding machine but cant seem to get the sound right or the bead profile I am looking for .welding on 1\4 inch angle iron that is 3 by 4 inches and 4 feet long. I am up to 392 ipm and 20.1 volts,this is the best sounding result I get but the weld looks kinda cold. when I increase the volts by like .6 volts the weld looks flatter but it starts to crackle so i know I am to high on the volts and I do see more spatter. the 392 ipm is what I set it at , the machine calls for 310 ipm and 19 volts on 1/4 mild steel,but the weld looks cold and does not sound right at all for 1/4 steel ,these setting are also for 75 argon and 25co2. I got a 3/8 stickout as well. not sure if these results are common with this gas and short circuit. I measured the wfs with a stop watch and measuring tape and realized the digital readout is off too but did correct it before trying these settings. any input would be
greatly appreciated.