Welding In Stick Mode - Lincoln Electric PRECISION TIG 185 Operator's Manual

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WELDING IN STICK MODE

1. Put the electrode holder and cable quick connect
plug into the electrode output receptacle. Turn
clockwise until tight. Connect the work clamp to the
work piece.
2. Set the TIG/STICK switch to "STICK".
3. Set the Polarity Switch to the weld mode desired for
the type of electrode being used (most commonly
DC+).
4. Place the electrode in the electrode holder.
WARNING
• In Stick Mode the output terminal
and electrode will be electrically hot
whenever the power switch is
turned on.
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RECOMMENDED ELECTRODE AMPERAGE RANGES - PRECISION TIG 185
ELECTRODE TYPE
Fleetweld 5P, Fleetweld 5P+ E6010
Fleetweld 180
Fleetweld 37
Fleetweld 47
Excalibur
Blue Max Stainless
Red Baron Stainless
Mild steel procedures are based on recommended procedures listed in C2.10 8/94 and the maximum rating of the PRECISION TIG 185
Blue Max procedures are based on C6.1 6/95
Red Baron Procedure are based on ES-503 10/93
Electrode Polarity
Electrode Tip Preparation
Electrode Type
Tungsten Size (in.)
.010
.020
.040
1/16
3/32
1/8
Tungsten electrodes are classified as follows by the American Welding Society (AWS):
Pure ..................................EWP ........green
+1% Thoria .......................EWTh-1 ...yellow
+2% Thoria .......................EWTh-2 ...red
+2% Ceria.........................EWCe-2...orange
+1.5% Lanthana ...............EWLa-1 ...black
+0.15 to 0.40% Zirconia....EWZr .......brown
Ceriated Tungsten is now widely accepted as a substitute for 2% Thoriated Tungsten in AC and DC applications.
OPERATION
The PRECISION TIG 185 is rated from 5-185 Amps.
SMAW Process
POLARITY
DC+
E6011 DC+
E6013 DC+
E7014 DC-
E7018 DC+
DC+
DC+
GTAW Process
DC-
Sharpened
EWTh-1, EWCe-2
EWTh-2, EWLa-1
EWG
Up to 15 A. Up to 10 A.
Up to 15 A. Up to 15 A.
Up to 80 A. Up to 40 A.
Up to 150 A. Up to 100 A.
Up to MAX. A. Up to 160 A.
X Up to MAX. A.
TRI-MIX OF ELEMENTS.............EWG.........gray
PRECISION TIG 185
5. Turn the power switch to "ON".
6. Adjust the Current Control to the desired amps.
7. Strike an arc and weld.
NOTE: When the TIG/STICK switch is set to "STICK"
the output is always on when the power switch is on.
A remote control has no effect on the welding current
and the gas flow and high frequency TIG arc starter
are disabled.
Welding Amp Range for Stick Electrode Size
3/32" 1/8"
40 - 70 75 - 130
40 - 80 55 - 110
70 - 95 100 - 135
75 - 95 100 - 145
85 - 110 110 - 160
40 - 80 75 - 110
40 - 70 60 - 100
AC
Balled
EWZr
EWTh-1, EWTh-2
EWP EWCe-2, EWLa-1
EWG
Up to 15 A.
Up to 20 A.
Up to 60 A.
Up to 130 A.
Up to MAX. A.
X
5/32"
90 - 175
105 - 135
145 - 180
135 - 200
130 - 200
95 - 150
90 - 140
Approximate Argon
Gas Flow Rate
C.F.H. (l/min.)
Stainless
Aluminum Steel
3-8 (2-4) 3-8 (2-4)
5-10 (3-5) 5-10 (3-5)
5-10 (3-5) 5-10 (3-5)
5-10 (3-5) 9-13 (4-6)
13-17 (6-8) 11-15 (5-7)
15-23 (7-11) 11-15 (5-7)
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