Lincoln Electric POWER-ARC 4000 Operator's Manual page 32

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Overhead Welding
Various techniques are used for overhead welding.
However, in the interest of simplicity for the inexperi-
enced welder, the following technique will probably
take care of his needs for overhead welding:
1. Use 1/8" (3.2mm) 90-105 A or 3/32" (2.5mm) 70 A
AWS 6011 electrode on AC.
2. Put the electrode in he holder so it sticks straight
out.
3. Hold the electrode at an angle approximately 30°
off vertical, both seen from the side and seen from
end. (See drawing below.)
Side View
30°
It is important to hold a VERY SHORT arc. (A long
arc will result in falling molten metal; a short arc will
make the metal stay.)
If necessary, and this is dictated by the appearance of
the molten puddle, a slight back and forth whipping
technique may be used to prevent "dripping".
Welding Sheet Metal
Welding sheet metal presents an additional problem-
burn through. Follow these simple rules:
1. Hold a very short arc. This, together with the prop-
er travel speed, will eliminate burn through.
2. Use 1/8" (3.2mm) or 3/32" (2.5mm) AWS 6011.
3. Use low amperage. 75 A for 1/8" (3.2mm) elec-
trode, 70 A for 3/32" (2.5mm) electrode.
OPERATION
4. Move rapidly enough to stay ahead of the molten
5. If you have a choice, use lap joints rather than fil-
Hardfacing (To Reduce Wear)
There are several kinds of wear. The two most often
encountered are:
1. Metal to Ground Wear: Plowshares, bulldozer
End View
2. Metal to Metal Wear: Trunnions, shafts, rollers and
30°
Each of these types of wear demands a different kind
of hardfacing electrode.
When applying the proper electrode, the service life of
the part will in most cases be more than double. For
instance, hardfacing of plowshares results in 3-5 times
more acreage plowed.
How to Hardface the Sharp Edge (Metal to Ground
Wear)
1. Grind the share, approximately one inch along the
2. Place the share on an incline of approximately
3. Use 1/8" (3.2mm) Wearshield at 80-100 A. Strike
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slag. A whipping technique may be used to further
minimize burn through.
lets or butts; the double thickness effect of a lap
joint makes it much easier to weld without burning
through.
blades, buckets, cultivator shares, and other metal
parts moving in the soil.
idlers, crane and mine car wheels, etc.
edge, so the metal is bright and clean.
20-30°. The easiest way to do this is to put one
end of the share on a brick. (See drawings) Most
users will want to hardface the underside of the
share, but some might find that the wear is on the
top side. The important thing is to hardface the
side that wears.
the arc about one inch from the sharp edge.
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