[Christopher Smith]

To all community members, at my wit is end cause my Esab Rebel 235 welds look weird on steel, Using 0.035-inch wire at 22V, and welds has odd patterns. what is causing this?

[Blake Garcia]

Weird welds comes from bad settings or prep, Adjust wire speed to 240 ipm for consistency, My Esab Rebel had same issue, Use 20 CFH argon for coverage, Clean steel with acetone, Check tension on drive rolls, Set voltage to 20V, Ensure proper liner condition, Check spool tension.

[Roger Morrison]

Try 0.030-inch wire, it makes welds smoother.

[Richard Moreno]

odd patterns comes from dirty steel surface, Degrease with alcohol before welding, My Esab welds clean and smooth now, Check gas flow consistency.

[Author]

Posts