Ever Hot-Wire your FCAW to cut through something?

[Flexibel_kampfe]

Rather than change the grinding wheel over to cut-off, I had the bright idea to slow down the wire speed to about "0" and put the puppy on max..(This is cheap HF wire, I doubt I would do it with expensive wire).. Surpisingly, it worked quite well for cutting through a piece of 1/2 in pipe.. Slow, but, atleast it didnt shoot sparks at my face..

They only down side, is that its slow, as far as I can see.. Once you punch a hole, its not so bad...

 

[Bluethunder3320]

sounds like a ghetto plasma cutter. i should try it.

 

[newrider3]

Rule #1: Use the proper tool for the job.
Welder =/= Cutting torch.

 

[Bluethunder3320]

of course it wont be a clean cut, but it wont hurt the welder

 

[Flexibel_kampfe]

=/= ? I know its not the exact tool for the job... but hey, it works like a charm... I just wish it went a little higher... then I could really cut with it...

 

[Bluethunder3320]

means not equal to lol.

 

[r97]

redsox has done this before, i won't mention what he made.

 

[redsox985]

You remembered! I also used a MM140 cranked all the way up on like 22ga steel.

 

[KieranM]

More recommended for if your using an arc/stick welder, I know of plenty of professional welders who use a stick welder to cut...if you don't believe me give a quick glance at weldingweb.com.

Not too sure about mig...

 

[Doc Sprocket]

Been there...More trouble than it's worth...