Welding In Stick Mode - Lincoln Electric SQUARE WAVE IM565-B Operator's Manual

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to weld through the complete range of 10 to 175 amperes in
AC TIG or DC- TIG requiring only one electrode, a 3/32" 2%
thoriated tungsten.

WELDING IN STICK MODE

1. Put the electrode holder and cable quick connect
plug into the electrode output receptacle. Turn clock-
wise until tight. Connect the work clamp to the work
piece.
2. Set the TIG/STICK switch to "STICK".
3. Set the Polarity Switch for the type of electrode
being used (most commonly DC+).
4. Place the electrode in the electrode holder.
5. Turn the power switch to "ON".
RECOMMENDED ELECTRODE AMPERAGE RANGES - SQUARE WAVE TIG 175
ELECTRODE
Fleetweld 5P, Fleetweld 5P+
Fleetweld 180
Fleetweld 37
Fleetweld 47
Jet-LH MR
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 Square Wave TIG 175
Jet-LH MR procedures are based on Jet-LH 78 MR
Blue Max procedures are based on C6.1 6/95
Red Baron Procedure are based on ES-503 10/93
Electrode Polarity
Electrode Tip Prepration
Electrode Type
EWTh-1, EWCe-2
Electrode 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 Square Wave TIG 175 is rated from 10-175 Amps.
SMAW Process
POLARITY
DC+
DC+
DC+
DC-
DC+
DC+
DC+
GTAW Process
DC-
Sharpened
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.
SQUARE WAVE TIG 175
In Stick Mode the output terminal and
electrode will be electrically hot
whenever the power switch is turned
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 dis-
abled.
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
MAY96
WARNING
5/32"
90 - 175
105 - 135
145 - Max
135 - Max
130 - Max
95 - 110
90 - 140
Approximate Argon
Gas Flow Rate
C.F.H. (l/min.)
Stainless
Aluminum Steel
3-8 (2-4) 3-8
5-10 (3-5) 5-10
5-10 (3-5) 5-10
5-10 (3-5) 9-13
13-17 (6-8) 11-15 (5-7)
15-23 (7-11) 11-15 (5-7)
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(2-4)
(3-5)
(3-5)
(4-6)