for vertical mig you could try the weave [left to right] hold it on left for a splitsec. and go fast to right and hold for splitsec, and so forth. if you still have the puddle,[ build up in the middle] you need to go a little faster[no middle hesitation] do not slow down for the middle. and also you can drag it up the sides for a split sec also . its hard to explain [ben a certified state structural welder for 20 + years], i could show you in 30 secs. hope this helps. chris. but it sounds like in your description it is a heat issue, to hot, amps should be for that thickness around 115. for vertical.