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4.1 Weld Process Selection 1. Press ‘Process’ button (29) until the desired Welding Process Indicator Light (28) is lit. Figure 6 4.1.1 MIG Process: In Manual MIG mode (Program 0) – before welding the Left Selection Knob (31) adjusts target voltage output and the Right Selection Knob (32) adjusts Target Wire Speed (m/min).
2. Replace the liner in the MIG Torch with a special Graphite/Teflon/PVC liner (rather than the conventional steel liner). The Weldclass Universal Graphite liner kit is recommended (P3-CTUL09) 3. Choose the largest dimeter wire possible that can but used by your machine for your application.
8.2 TIG Torch and Spares (Optional Extra): The compatible TIG torch for this machine is the Weldclass WC-06234 torch. To view this torch and parts, go to: www.weldclass.com.au Part No. Description WC-06234 Complete TIG Torch – Remote Control 150A 4m...
11.8 Establishing the Arc and Making Weld Beads Before attempting to weld on a finished piece of work, it is recommended that practice welds be made on a sample metal of the same material as that of the finished piece. The easiest welding procedure for the beginner to experiment with MIG welding is the flat position.
12.5.1 MILD STEEL: 1. General Purpose “GP” E6013 (Weldclass 12V): This all-position electrode is used for maintenance and fabrication. Works well on mild steel, galvanized steel, sheet metal, steel tube and RHS.
Plates thicker than 6.0mm should have their mating edges beveled to form a 70º to 90º included angle. This allows full penetration of the weld metal to the root. Using a 3.2mm Weldclass 12V Stick electrode at 100 amps, deposit a run of weld metal on the bottom of the joint.
A piece of angle iron is a suitable specimen with which to begin, or two lengths of strip steel may be tacked together at right angles. Using a 3.2mm Weldclass 12V Stick electrode at 100 amps, position angle iron with one leg horizontal and the other vertical. This is known as a horizontal-vertical (HV) fillet.
Tack weld a three feet length of angle iron to your work bench in an upright position. Use a 3.2mm Weldclass 12V Stick electrode and set the current at 100 amps. Make yourself comfortable on a seat in front of the job and strike the arc in the corner of the fillet. The electrode needs to be about 10º...
Use a 3.2mm Weldclass 12V Stick electrode at 100 amps, and deposit the first run by simply drawing the electrode along at a steady rate. You will notice that the weld deposit is rather convex, due to the effect of gravity before the metal freezes.
Table 19 * Note that the WeldForce WF-255MST machine is only capable of DC TIG welding. It cannot perform AC TIG welding required to weld Aluminium. Tungsten Electrode Current Ranges...
13.1.2 Preparing Tungsten for DC Electrode Negative (DCEN) Welding The electrode should be pointed (tapered) according to the welding current. Grind end of tungsten on fine grit, hard abrasive wheel before welding. Do not use wheel for other jobs or tungsten can become contaminated causing lower weld quality. Rule of thumb is that the taper section should be 2.5 times the Electrode Diameter.
15.3 Welding Operation 1. Maintain labels and nameplates on the welder. These carry important information. If unreadable or missing, contact Weldclass for a replacement. 2. Avoid unintentional starting. Make sure the welder is setup correctly and you are prepared to begin work before turning on the welder.
7. The cost of freight, transport or travel. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to deliver the product under warranty to the nearest relevant service agent or distributor. 8. Cost for repairs carried out by a party not approved by Weldclass to carry out repairs. 9. Accessories and attachments such as leads and torches.
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WF-255 16.4 Warranty Conditions This is a repair and/or replacement warranty only and does not allow for a refund. Weldclass reserves the right to replace faulty product or parts covered under warranty with alternative / equivalent product or parts should the original unit become obsolete or unavailable. No other warranty is expressed or implied.