How To Hide Your Welds: Plug & Slot Welding 101

Описание: What exactly are Plug & Slot welds, and when should you choose them over other weld types? Austin decodes weld symbols, demonstrates techniques, and reveals what can trap slag when switching from Short Circuit MIG to Dual Shield Flux Core.
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Time Codes
00:00 – Intro: "Feels Like I'm Making Soup!"
00:30 – What Are Plug & Slot Welds?
01:00 – Plug vs. Spot Welds: What's Stronger?
02:08 – Recommended Hole Size for Plug Welds
02:30 – Methods for Creating Plug Holes
02:51 – Understanding Plug & Slot Weld Symbols
06:58 – Plug Welding Thin Sheet Metal with MIG
08:56 – Welding Thicker Material: Slot Weld Root Pass (MIG)
13:09 – Switching from MIG to Flux Core
14:17 – Flux Core Welding Demo: Root Pass & Fill
16:51 – Filling Slots Completely with Flux Core
18:14 – Testing for Trapped Slag on Thicker Plate
20:13 – Cutting & Inspecting Plug Welds for Slag
22:02 – Results: Flux Core vs. MIG—Did We Trap Slag?
22:50 – Final Thoughts & Recommendations
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