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BIGglaSS · 08-27-2016, 09:56 AM

I just bought the Miller 215. Tried it out last night for the first time. With the autoset, it piles a huge bead compared to the lincoln that I have been borrowing for the last few years. I hate grinding! I turned off the autoset, ran about 17-18 volts and 190 wire speed. Had great penetration on tight gaps, and not too much bead to grind. Don't take these settings for gospel, I'm still trying to dial it in to my technique. Using .023 er70s-2 wire.

Also, lap welds are not for "visible" sheet metal. Do a butt weld on the panels that are visible.

08-27-2016, 09:56 AM	#38
BIGglaSS Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: ID Posts: 663	Re: MIG Welder decision I just bought the Miller 215. Tried it out last night for the first time. With the autoset, it piles a huge bead compared to the lincoln that I have been borrowing for the last few years. I hate grinding! I turned off the autoset, ran about 17-18 volts and 190 wire speed. Had great penetration on tight gaps, and not too much bead to grind. Don't take these settings for gospel, I'm still trying to dial it in to my technique. Using .023 er70s-2 wire. Also, lap welds are not for "visible" sheet metal. Do a butt weld on the panels that are visible.