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Do they make a flux core nozzle for the Miller guns?

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#24 ·
Disclaimer......................I generally run self shielding flux core with absolute minimal stickout, much shorter than is recommended by the manufacturer. So, you might be just fine. After all.......guys run gas shielded flux core with gas nozzles, and seem to do fine.
 
#25 ·
old miner called Pop said:
Lincoln Miller and Profax all make a gun designed special for self-shielded wire...they are all made alike and the parts are pretty much the same and all wil fit except for the adapter on the wire feeder end..I think one company makes all of them. Miller is an Ironmate Fc 1260...Im not sure what the Lincoln gun is called but it has the same number...1260. Profax makes both of the guns for Miller and Lincoln. Ther is a FC 1150 available as well..it is a heavier duty gun. Tis for miller and Lincoln too. I use an Ironmate 1260 all day long 6 and 7 days a week wide open and have no troubles. The gun itself lasts a lot longer than a regular gun for gas shielded wire.

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That's a nice gun. Nice flexible neck so's you can change the angle of the dangle.
 
#28 ·
I have flux core nozzles from plastic for my MM215….got them from Cyberweld.com. Call them and see if they have or can get what you need.
 
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#29 ·
215 and 211 use mdx100 gun. his is 250 gun. nozzle wont be direct fit but might be able drill it larger to fit like i already mentioned
 
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precivilization said:
Interesting. Maybe you could try reprinting it again but with heat resistant filament this time. This one withstands heat up to 120C, 248F.[/IMG]
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The nozzle needs to withstand a lot hotter than 248°

The material you would need will probably will not be able to be printed in standard 3D printer because it needs to melt for the printer to print with it. If the printer is able to melt and print properly then the welder is also going to melt it.

Modifying one from another gun seems the best way to try next.
 
#31 ·
cornchip said:
215 and 211 use mdx100 gun. his is 250 gun. nozzle wont be direct fit but might be able drill it larger to fit like i already mentioned
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I would think they make a flux core nozzle for the MDX 250 gun as well.
 
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looking at the one u made, they usually dont come down as far. usually taper down to a stop around the tip. it keeps the spatter outa gas holes, and keeps me from grounding out against work when welding ( tip sides mostly exposed) . might take some of that used to be orange, now red high temp permatex gasket sealer, we use on exhaust mant gaskets, etc, and cake it on to mold it on there. the stuff is great. id think a lil experminting, would work, maybe take some a thin film of kithen sellaphane, and wrap threads/area beforehand - that way it molds to contour and maybe dont stick and be made for off and on
 
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BrooklynBravest said:
It’s a hopeless effort to print one.

The material i used melts at 300c. It didn’t matter.
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You could make something out of a copper pipe. Edit: or aluminum pipe for that matter. Just need something the spatter doesn't stick to.

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#37 ·
my gun needs a fluxcore nozzle but none is offered. i think what im going to do is just look into a high heat plactic rod material of appropriate diam that can be machined. then its only a matter of drilling the hole and tapping for the diffuser threads. tapering the contact tip end etc. this should work i think
 
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The diffuser and tip are consumable. i would consider the connection between the diffuser and the gun most important for replacing the diffuser if you plan on MIGging again. Are you in a tight situation where you cannot prevent arcing? otherwise why use a cover?

what material did you print the nozzle from?
 
#39 ·
why would somebody run without a protective nozzle and destroy the diffuser and fill the neck with spatter ,smoke and other crud. makes zero sense what so ever.
maybe with a $50 gun it doesnt matter. throw it in the trash and buy another. guns some of us are using cost $600-700. with nozzle theres no chance the diffusrr gets damaged or gas ports plugged with crud
 
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cornchip said:
why would somebody run without a protective nozzle and destroy the diffuser and fill the neck with spatter ,smoke and other crud. makes zero sense what so ever.
maybe with a $50 gun it doesnt matter. throw it in the trash and buy another. guns some of us are using cost $600-700. with nozzle theres no chance the diffusrr gets damaged or gas ports plugged with crud
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I keep spare parts. So as stated, protect the gun and threads. Designate a diffuser for fluxcore.

However, not using it for flux core might be the best option.
 
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