stack of dimes welding

[Deadlinetv]

Is this a big secret in welding? I have heard guys that have supposedly weld for their whole lives and they use a certain technique, perhaps a q shaped movement? to get that "stack of dimes" look? Or am I just over complicating this?

[Boostinjdm]

Mig like Tig. Search it....

[David R]

I don't need no stinkin dimes!

It depends on what process you are using. Sometimes the dimes just show up because of the technique I use. If the weld penetrates full and is smooth, of the right size and the toes are tied in like they should be, the surface of the weld doesn't mean much smooth or like dimes.

David

[weldbead]

a dime is a puddle..distinct and seperate from the one before and the one after.
makethepuddlefeedthepuddlemove...do it again...
that is for oa and tig, i dont do no migweldin...

[Deadlinetv]

Originally Posted by David R

I don't need no stinkin dimes!

It depends on what process you are using. Sometimes the dimes just show up because of the technique I use. If the weld penetrates full and is smooth, of the right size and the toes are tied in like they should be, the surface of the weld doesn't mean much smooth or like dimes.

David

Yea i figured, if the weld holds would be the most important. Getting the right penetration is key... but i guess it could come out smooth either way, so it just depends... thanks for the response.

[welderShane]

Originally Posted by David R

I don't need no stinkin dimes!

It depends on what process you are using. Sometimes the dimes just show up because of the technique I use. If the weld penetrates full and is smooth, of the right size and the toes are tied in like they should be, the surface of the weld doesn't mean much smooth or like dimes.

David

Well said David

[woi2ld]

then why r there so few that can do it perfectly.? I know quite a few welders , and only One that does it perfectly..........and he makes a shat load more money than the others.!

but whada i know

[ibanezed4yrs]

only time i use the dime technique is on aluminum...

[farmersamm]

Stack of dimes can be a very nice looking weld when working with 6011 or 6010. It's a whipping technique to prevent burnthrough, and stack metal.

MIG is a beautiful process when done right. Wonderful smooth bead. I know there's a new thing out there, people want to stack it, and I guess that's ok, not sure about the effects within the weld, but it's just a matter of aesthetics I guess.

[Bozzza]

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[farmersamm]

Still don't know whether the OP is talking about iron or aluminum, TIG, stick, or MIG?

[ZTFab]

Originally Posted by farmersamm

Stack of dimes can be a very nice looking weld when working with 6011 or 6010. It's a whipping technique to prevent burnthrough, and stack metal.

MIG is a beautiful process when done right. Wonderful smooth bead. I know there's a new thing out there, people want to stack it, and I guess that's ok, not sure about the effects within the weld, but it's just a matter of aesthetics I guess.

There's nothing "new" about stacking dimes.

Maybe it's new to you but it's not to many others.

[Metarinka]

the so called "stack of dimes" is when the puddle happens to freeze just fast enough to show individual ripples of where filler was added. Perfect technique will not always develop a bead that has the "stack of dimes" effect and you can have the look and have a very defective weld. Like wise when we do fused root on TIG there's no bead at all just one continuous bead with an overlapped start.

It's really just consistancy. getting a very even bead width, travel speed and filler dabbing technique. If I cup walk I can get the bead every time with TIG, but I generally turn up my heat and increase my travel speed which usually destroys the chance, but increases my productivity.

[Deadlinetv]

Originally Posted by farmersamm

Still don't know whether the OP is talking about iron or aluminum, TIG, stick, or MIG?

Very sorry, I completely forgot to mention I was asking about Iron, with a MIG welder.

But I enjoyed the posts, even the one on TIG, loved the video.

Metarinka - Obviously it is important to get welds done in a timely manner. I guess the whole stack of dimes beautification is fine when your on your own time....

[Grimm1]

I usually only try for stack of dimes when I know the weld will be visible. If it's getting burried under umpteen coats of paint, or powder coat I don't bother. Stack of dimes is asthectically pleasing. It also gives the impression that the weldor really knows what s/he's doing, demonstrates how much control they have over the puddle.Though as mentioned befor, you can make beautiful welds that aren't worth slag. Focus on weld integrity first, asthetics will come later.