TIG Welding F6/F4 | 6G Welding Test !

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TIG Welding F6/F4 | 6G Welding Test !
Pipe welding is considered one of the more difficult processes for welders to master.
Performing a TIG welding test on a 2" XX Heavy Wall pipe requires specific skills and knowledge. It is important to ensure that the TIG welding machine is set up correctly and that the tungsten electrode is sharpened properly. Additionally, the filler rod must be selected based on the composition of the base metal.
Stick welding on heavy wall pipe requires a skilled welder with experience in welding on heavy wall pipe. The process requires a high amperage setting to penetrate the thick wall and requires the use of the correct electrode size and type. The performance of the stick weld test on a 2" XX Heavy Wall pipe is also typically evaluated based on factors such as the quality of the weld bead, the penetration into the base metal, and the overall strength and integrity of the weld.
In both cases, the specific requirements for the weld will depend on the application and intended use of the pipe, as well as any applicable codes and standards that must be met. It is important to ensure that the weld meets all necessary requirements to ensure a strong, reliable weld.
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@timothyhendershott9333 Жыл бұрын

Another great video from the Master! Where were go 40 years ago? I could have used you brother. Thanks again. Mere Grasshopper

@X3MTIG Жыл бұрын

Thanks brother, I was just born then 😉

@Mr.305_ Жыл бұрын

Welcome back!

@mohammadabuhamed3513 Жыл бұрын

The way you position yourself is just wow! !!You make tig look so easy while indeed is a pain in the butt! 🤯😝

@X3MTIG Жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy, yeah it can be pain in the neck sometimes 😉

@mikewelder7014 Жыл бұрын

Great video bro! Love the thumbnail and the shirt! 🔥

@X3MTIG Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!!

@ian59vest Жыл бұрын

Your vids inspire me to get out in the garage and practice, hope everything is good after the crash

@X3MTIG Жыл бұрын

Happy to hear that buddy, and yes I feel way better now, thank you 👊

@davidmunro6455 Жыл бұрын

Nice welding as always mate and it's good to hear you are up and about again.

@X3MTIG Жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy I appreciate that 👊👍

@ccarl7833 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are the reason I started welding after a couple years off. Thanks

@X3MTIG Жыл бұрын

That is awesome! Thank you my friend 👊

@stipe573 Жыл бұрын

Odlican ka i uvik!!👊🏻

@X3MTIG Жыл бұрын

Hvala prijatelju 👊👍

@bobwferguson Жыл бұрын

Nice job and the bend of the cuts is something to see

@khalidabouhassan5836 Жыл бұрын

Another great one my man✊🏽! I just love the way you hold that rod and how you spin it in your hand😄, you are a magician 🔥!! Glad you are doing good, 👍🏽!!!

@X3MTIG Жыл бұрын

Hey brother, thank you! I feel better now, hopefully it will stay that way. 👍👊

@brianbeaubien7371 11 ай бұрын

Great job congratulations I send these videos to my daughter who's training as a welder and I call you the master!❤

@X3MTIG 11 ай бұрын

That is awesome!

@chrbcg7018 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips. I'm practicing at UA 488 right now.

@zizzwithzezzo8127 11 ай бұрын

Good ol 488 welding shop, just finishing my apprenticeship there, gonna miss working there, nice video also I’m only a 1st year and started welding pipe, I only ever did 6” sch80 though, can’t wait to try out smaller pipe

@X3MTIG 11 ай бұрын

Good luck!

@mddenis1 Жыл бұрын

Good stick cap!

@DanSinosich 4 ай бұрын

Awesome videos, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and tricks of the trade.

@carlosqz148 3 ай бұрын

👏 gracias por tan valiosa información y por tu tiempo dedicado a enseñarnos!

@aaronfavoroth694 Жыл бұрын

Gd job. I watch ur videos for everything I think I need help with.

@X3MTIG Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that!👊

@brianbeaubien7371 11 ай бұрын

❤ good to hear you're Canadian and yes you are doing a great job! I left welding to teach welding for many years! And now you're teaching me and many many others!❤

@brianbeaubien7371 11 ай бұрын

I just did this test 6 weeks ago at the Bruce Nuclear Plant. We also have to do a 3/8 in diameter Gunbarrel we call it test tig all the way❤

@X3MTIG 11 ай бұрын

Thanks buddy I appreciate that 👊

@jongseoklee1546 Жыл бұрын

X3M,,, Thank you for your welding performances.

@hadleytorres8171 6 ай бұрын

I've always been great at stick, but only ever tig welded food grade tube. Years ago, I did pass one combo test after weeks of practice. I've been watching all of your heavy wall videos lately to wrap my head back around the root pass, as I need to get some weld certs so I can take welder calls I've been fitting pipe for the last decade, but every once in a while there are no pipefitter calls, but 10 welder calls. I'm going tomorrow to do a few test coupons, then hopefully I'll test on Saturday. Either way I dig your content, and appreciate your film angles as well as the little tips. With that said your stick cap is nothing to be ashamed of, it looks fine to me. Edit: the only thing I would have done different stick wise is stagger your stops a bit at the 12 oclock

@X3MTIG 6 ай бұрын

Thanks brother, and I wish you good luck with welding tests 👍💪

@gunmentals. 10 ай бұрын

My man was hating on his stick the entire time just for the cap to come out great

@ricardofrancelino7378 Жыл бұрын

Top demais

@WeldwithRoss 3 ай бұрын

Man your stick looks good. Don’t downplay it lol that caps perfectly fine

@pablimfloo7660 11 ай бұрын

Son unos genios 🧑‍🏭!!!!!!!saludos!!!!!

@alexrudenko8857 10 ай бұрын

Great video of a great welder, just one question -how you filming, what camera, settings, filter ? Thanks

@arshadmasih0410 Жыл бұрын

So great sir thinks a lord God bless you

@X3MTIG Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@raselrana3517 27 күн бұрын

wow vrey Nice ❤❤❤❤❤

@morgostas Жыл бұрын

Very interesting video, so many important points for welders to learn and compare. In the future i have to try crossing my hands like that, and put my head up side down, to try and see if i can weld the root like that by using my right hand for the torch from 6 to 3 o clock. 🤓 Also, that Hoddie rocks! 🎸💥 👍 I whish it was avaliable for ordering in the Balkans, is that possibile ?

@X3MTIG Жыл бұрын

Thanks my friend, merch will be available once I reach 50 k subscribers, and after that back to the roots my friend 😉👊

@stipe573 Жыл бұрын

@@X3MTIG No place like a motherland! 😁👏🏻

@X3MTIG Жыл бұрын

@@stipe573 one day…

@goran5056 Жыл бұрын

@@X3MTIG Prejaka stvar…”One day when you reach the end One day you will understand One day back to roots my friend No place like a motherland”😊

@nathanielclause2588 Жыл бұрын

This is one of my favorite tests tbh 😅 that first pass of stick over the tig is always the weirdest for whatever reason. Another great video brother. What’s word on the hoodies tho 👀

@X3MTIG Жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy, and the hoodies are available, but still in beta, working on the price adjustments and some graphics, you can check the link on channel!

@Jacoby4465 3 ай бұрын

What kind of tig starting do you prefer? What kind of torch head?

@shanker302 5 ай бұрын

What size of tungsten do you use? Also what angle do you grind your tungsten to? Thanks

@livepost6986 Жыл бұрын

*👀Another great video. I haven't tested to a Tig/Stick procedure for 20 years. I tested at at both Local 488 and Local 496 and at that time they only allowed you to run the root and the hot pass with Tig and then you had to switch to Stick for all Fills and the Cap. Did they change the procedure? Also, I am curious as to what the P Number range is on your ticket for this test. I called the Hall and was told this test will also qualify you for Chrome.. Back in the day to qualify for Chrome you had to test with 80 wire and Fill and Cap with 8018 which would also qualify you for Carbon. Recently I spoke with an Inspector and was told that this test will in fact now cover you for Chrome and the P Number range will be P 1-15 (Carbon is P-1 and Chrome is P 2-4 depending on percentage of Chromium). This seems odd to me as P 1 through P15 would include P8 which is the designation for Stainless. The P Numbers designate the base metal that you are qualified to weld on which is why I am very curious as to what P Number range is on your qualification card for this test. The last time I took this same test you were only qualified to weld P1 and that was the only P Number on the qualification card. As far as being able to do a couple fills with Tig, that is awesome. What is the maximum amount of weld metal that you can deposit with Tig wire before switching to Stick? Back in the day when I took my first F6/F5 (Stainless to Carbon) test the Inspector at an independent testing facility made me switch to Stick immediately after the root and hot pass with Stick. I Don't know why he did that as I have never seen that anywhere else. Looking to get back into Tig welding. Looking forward to your response.*

@ernestgary6812 Жыл бұрын

I'm here to comment first so nobody else does.... love ya video bye the way

@X3MTIG Жыл бұрын

Thanks brother 👊

@crazybob888 Жыл бұрын

Best way I find for stick running top side is just pause on top and wash down

@malachicousinSA200 6 ай бұрын

What kind of wedge is that brother?

@Fox9582 Жыл бұрын

Excuse me, we use the XMT350 CC/CV and we are taking the Tig class in a few weeks. My question is what torch do you use, I would be very helpful if you provide me with the link or something to buy it. Looking forward for your answer, thanks 🙏

@X3MTIG Жыл бұрын

www.millerwelds.com/accessories/tig-welding-accessories/weldcraft-tig-torches/air-cooled-torches/weldcraft-a-150-series-tig-torch-m00313#!/?product-options-title=weldcraft-a-150-flex-valve-redhead-rubber-12-5-ft-torch-package-wp-r17fv-12-r

@Fox9582 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so Sr. I do appreciate your help! Keep the good videos coming!

@iainscott616 Жыл бұрын

Says he isn't good at stick and then proceeds to do a pretty slick stick cap. 😅 You testing in Edmonton by chance? Looks a lot like the test facility at my hall...

@X3MTIG Жыл бұрын

That’s my hall as well 👊

@iainscott616 Жыл бұрын

@@X3MTIG Pipefitters Hall? Nice! Maybe I'll see ya out there. Nice work on the videos! 👊

@SURG3nS 5 ай бұрын

Hello friend, please tell me how long it takes you to make this pipe.

@X3MTIG 5 ай бұрын

Under 3 hours with cooldown

@michaelhallas6450 Жыл бұрын

Could you of just finished it off with the Tig ? Because it’s a bend test you had to use finish it with stick ? Thanks

@juliefleet1268 Жыл бұрын

F6 listed first means tig, F6 listed second means you have to do stick fill/cap

@X3MTIG Жыл бұрын

That was procedure, F6 Tig, and F 4 Stick.

@paulpalic9294 Жыл бұрын

Sto je ne varis lijevom rukom lijevu stranu 😀i još jedno pitanje prijatelju ,bili se ikad smio upustit u podvodno zavarivanje ,budući da je meni to možda neki krajnji cilj ,volim zavarivanje, a strastveni sportista sam cjeli život ,volim i taj adrenalin i sport u podvodnom ,pa mislim da ću jednog dana upustit se u tu sferu .Iako sam po struci magistar informatike -programer :)

@X3MTIG Жыл бұрын

Hej prijatelju, ne upotrebljavam lijevu ruku na testu, uglavnom sam kad moram. Nebih se upusto u podvodno zavarivanje, volim adrenaline , ali ne takve vrste!

@grecogiuseppevito Жыл бұрын

I'm not try to judge you but for UA test it's not allowing bridges tack, root inside thickens no more than 1/8, cover pass no more than 1/8 tall and with 1/16 cover pass over the bavel edge. I'm practicing on this, almost there to get done right. I suggest you to use 3/32 7018. Also UA test allows one pass tig root and only one tig pass for hot pass the rest all 7018 3/32. By the way I like your video when you weld big pipe you are good welder

@livepost6986 Жыл бұрын

*Hello grecogiuseppevito. Good for you Brother, keep practicing, I am sure you will do well. So, at Local 488 they don't allow bridge tacks anymore you say? Like I said in my comment I have tested at Local 488 many times. They always allowed bridge tacks when I tested there but that was a long time ago. Things might have changed. Of course, I would think they still allow bridge tacks as in this video bridge tacks were used. After tacking up your coupons you have to call the inspector over to check out your coupons before proceeding. As far as only allowing to use Tig for the Root pass and Hot pass then having to switch to Stick, that is correct as far as I have experienced when I tested there. Actually, I checked my old qualification cards. On both Double Extra Heavy Wall and Max T (the test in the video) it shows that the maximum allowable deposited weld metal using the Tig process (F6) is 6mm. That is pretty well the thickness of the Root pass and Hot pass weld metal combined. After that you must switch to Stick. Keep practicing Brother and I wish you luck on your test. I don't believe in the saying "practice makes perfect" but, it definitely makes you better. Nobody is perfect.*

@grecogiuseppevito Жыл бұрын

@livepost6986 yes brother nobody is perfect even me. I'm at local 290 they make hard on us. We do too root and hot pass with Tig and filling and cover 7018. I wish your test went well I'm sure it will. Your are good welder I like your videos

@livepost6986 Жыл бұрын

@@grecogiuseppevito Sorry Bro, I thought you were practicing at Local 488. I guess you are at one of the UA Locals in the United States. Looks like each Local has its own different set of procedures for testing. Thanks for saying you like my videos considering the fact that I don't have any lol. Take care...

@grecogiuseppevito Жыл бұрын

@livepost6986 thank you take care you too

@user-zc4gk3in8f Жыл бұрын

Почему у меня большой обратный валик? Ток 80 зазор 4 ми, присадка 2.2

@kieranswift9427 Жыл бұрын

In am 74 Now I wish someone would have shownn me this in my time Yes I got by on tig But only just I was a top coded welder on stick low Hydrogen asme 9 norse veritas loyds class 1