Lincoln welder settings for thin steel

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    • #62984
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      Lauren Oliver

        Hi guys i am struggling cause my Lincoln PowerMIG 260 burns through thin steel, Using 0.035-inch wire at 24V, and it burns through easy. any settings to fix this?

      • #62986
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        Michael Watson

          Thin steel needs lower voltage, Set PowerMIG 260 to 18V, Use 0.030-inch wire for control, My Lincoln burned through too, Clean with alcohol, set wire speed to 220 ipm, and use 20 CFH argon.

        • #62987
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          Nicole Mccoy

            Try pulse mode for thin steel, it helps.

          • #62988
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            Robert Ashley

              burn-through means high heat, Lower to 16V, My Lincoln welds thin steel now.

            • #62989
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              Sara Jackson

                Use 0.025-inch wire, it is less heat for thin metal.

              • #62990
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                Craig Day

                  Check the ground clamp, loose ones causes burn-through.

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