Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 7 hours ago

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Cored wire welding can give you deeper penetration, faster travel speeds, and strong welds—but only if you set it up correctly. In this video, we walk you through everything you need to know to get your cored wire running smoothly, whether you’re in the shop or out in the field.

You’ll learn:

✅ How to choose the right cored wire for your project
✅ Setting polarity for flux-cored vs metal-cored wire
✅ Feeding and tension adjustment tips
✅ Getting your voltage, wire speed, and stick-out dialed in
✅ Common mistakes to avoid

Perfect for welders using FCAW (flux-cored arc welding) or MCAW (metal-cored arc welding), this step-by-step tutorial will help you set up faster and weld better.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro
00:08 Wire Introduction and Welding Equipment
00:25 Gas Equipment Settings
00:44 Inside the Wire Feeder
01:00 Step 1 - Use the Proper Drive Rolls
01:34 Step 2 - Use the Proper Size Contact Tip
01:47 Step 3 - Straightening the Wire
02:13 Step 4 - Feeding Wire
03:32 Step 5 - Tighten the Nozzle
04:03 Step 6 - Cut Excess Wire
04:15 Pro Tip - Checking Wire Slippage
04:42 Outro

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