Part 6 - MIG Vertical Uphill (MIG Basics with Jody Collier)
MIG > For Beginners • 5m 7s
One of the most important concepts in welding is POSITION. Let's talk MIG welding, vertical uphill.
Mig welding vertical uphill requires using some manipulation to prevent the weld from being too convex. Proper settings (lower settings than what are normally used for flat and horizontal) technique, and short stickout are the keys.
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